ResearchGuides: Health Information Technician: Medical Condition Research

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The Best Resources for Medical Condition Research

Several databases at NDSCS's Mildred Johnson Library provide access to articles related to medical conditions. A few provide fast access to medical care sheets that compile concise and reliable information on hundreds of medical conditions.

Tip: Start your research by looking at the Evidence-Based Care Sheets available in CINAHL Complete .

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In addition to the comprehensive Allied Health-related articles, CINAHL offers Evidence-Based Care Sheets that can be found by clicking on those words in the blue ribbon on the top of the home search page. These sheets provide quick access to scholarly, factual information on many different medical conditions.
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Consumer Health Complete™ (CHC) is the single most comprehensive resource for consumer-oriented health content. It is designed to support the information needs of patients, and to foster an overall understanding of health-related topics. Click on "Fact Sheets and Pamphlets" on the front page of the database to find information on hundreds of medical conditions.
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PubMed Health provides information for consumers and clinicians on prevention and treatment of diseases and conditions. On the home page, expand "Contents" on the blue ribbon and choose "Health A-Z" to see a list of medical conditions to learn more about.