Library Services for Doctors at UHCW

The UHCW Knowledge and Library Services are here to support doctors at UHCW with a wide range of resources and services tailored to your information needs.

Have you recently joined the Trust on rotation? Need evidence to support patient care? Moving into a research role? Wherever you are in your career, the UHCW Library team is on hand to help you access and use high-quality evidence in practice.

This guide highlights key library resources and services for doctors, including online resources, point-of-care tools and training opportunities.

Not registered with the Library yet? Apply online here: healthlibrariesmidlands.nhs.uk/join and select UHCW Library and Knowledge Services (WAL) in the home library drop-down list.

Most of the resources and services in this guide will require an OpenAthens login in order for you to access them. You can register for an OpenAthens login here: openathens.nice.org.uk

If you have any queries about accessing these resources, or your OpenAthens login, please contact Helga Perry (Electronic Systems & Resources Librarian) via Helga.Perry@uhcw.nhs.uk
 

We can help you keep up-to-date with your specialty by:

• Tailoring current awareness searches for you and your team.
• Helping you set up alerts in our databases for new research papers on your topic of interest.
• Offering training on our e-resources and a variety of information skills.

Read on to find out more about the resources and training on offer to doctors at UHCW.

BrowZine

BrowZine is a user-friendly platform that allows NHS staff to browse, read, and stay current with scholarly journals in a visual, magazine-style format. It helps users easily access full-text articles, create personalised bookshelves, and stay updated with new research in their specialty.

e-Learning

The training pages on the library website summarise a series of online learning linked to information, research and health literacy skills. Find out more: uhcwlibrary.org/e-Learning

BMJ Case Reports

BMJ Case Reports is the world's largest collection of clinical case reports, offering valuable insights into rare conditions, unusual presentations and novel treatments from everyday practice. We hold a subscription to this resource and can help you is preparing and submitting your own case report. To publish, you will need our UHCW Fellowship code: email us at library@uhcw.nhs.uk for more information.

We have a whole range of e-resources available to support all clinical staff in the trust. We've highlighted some key resources below, but you'll also find other specialist resources elsewhere in this guide (See: Point-of-care tools and Databases). To explore the full range, see our Online Resources menu on the Library homepage.

ClinicalKey

ClinicalKey is an evidence-based clinical decision support and evidence search platform from Elsevier that provides access to over 1500 full-text e-books & 600 peer-reviewed journals. It offers quick access to full-text books, journals, clinical overviews, guidelines, images and videos from a wide range of specialties with a simple-to-use search feature. ClinicalKey also has an in-built 'presentation maker' which generates slides of image content for you to add to your PowerPoint presentations in a couple of clicks. There are also extensive clinical topic summaries available to help doctors answer their clinical questions.
 

Trip / Trip Pro

Trip is a clinical search engine designed to help doctors find high-quality research evidence, brining together resources like clinical guidelines, systematic reviews and primary research studies in one platform. No special searching skills are required and search results are grouped according to levels of evidence. Available via an OpenAthens login or when using Trip on a NHS networked computer.
 

MAH Complete

MAH is a comprehensive collection of peer-reviewed nursing, midwifery and allied health journals from MA Healthcare, offering access to 65,000 full-text articles, from key publications like the British Journal of Nursing and British Journal of Hospital Medicine. It supports clinical practice, professional development and education with a simple search platform, with no special literature searching skills required. 
 

Royal Marsden Manual

The Royal Marsden Manual Online is an evidence-based e-resource that provides step-by-step guidance on clinical nursing procedures and patient care, based on the internationally recognised Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures. It is a practical point-of-care tool that helps healthcare staff to access current best practice, procedural guidance and clinical skills information to support safe, effective patient care.

At UHCW, we have access to two clinical decision-making tools: BMJ Best Practice and ClinicalKey. These are designed to help doctors access the best available evidence at the point of care.

BMJ Best Practice

Part of the National Core Content for NHS staff in England, BMJ Best Practice gives doctors quick and easy access to authoritative information to underpin clinical decision-making. Access the latest evidence-based research, guidelines and expert opinion to offer step-by-step guidance on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and prevention.

BMJ Best Practice is updated daily and is available to all NHS staff online and offline via an app. Visit bestpractice.bmj.com for further information.

ClinicalKey

As well a providing an easy-to-search collection of evidence, ClinicalKey can also be used as a clinical decision support tool thanks to it's concide clinical overviews, treatment recommendations and rapid access to current evidence across a wide range of specialties. It combines quick-answer contents with in-depth reference resources, supporting doctors to effectively diagnose, manage and treat patients.

Our free Knowledge Skills Training is available to all UHCW staff and students on placement. From getting to grips with using the Library catalogue to literature searching, critical appraisal and beyond, we’re here to help you make the best of the evidence to support you in practice.

What do the sessions involve?

Our core training sessions focus on skills relating to 'Finding the Evidence' and 'Understanding the Evidence'. You can find brief course descriptions on the training section of the library website.

The sessions involve a mixture of presentations, hands-on practical activities and group work where appropriate. Support materials will be available for you to use after the session. Certificates of attendance can be provided if requested.

How are the sessions delivered?

One-to-one appointments are available either in person or via Microsoft Teams depending on staff availability. Group sessions will be held via Teams in the first instance but can be booked in person with sufficient notice.

Want to book a session or discuss your training needs?

Email: Beth Jackson (Knowledge Skills Librarian) via Beth.Jackson@uhcw.nhs.uk

Download our training brochure: uhcwlibrary.org/training
 

CEBIS is our Clinical Evidence Based Information Service

Our team of information specialists work closely with clinical staff to embed the use of research evidence in day-to-day practice. So whether you have a question about the best treatment option for a particular patient, a difference of opinion with a colleague about a clinical intervention, or need to ensure you are up to date on the latest research in your area – the CEBIS team have you covered.

CEBIS can support you and your team by:

• Carrying out literature searches to support your clinical decision making, service changes and practice improvements.
• Providing the evidence you need to write patient information leaflets, guidelines, or standard operating procedures.
• Facilitating journal clubs or attending ward rounds to undertake “rapid searches” so you have access to evidence when you need it.
• Offering tailored current awareness bulletins to help keep you up-to-date.
• Helping clinical research staff develop search strategies for systematic reviews, research papers or conference papers.

Find out more about the service here: uhcwlibrary.org/cebis

Follow CEBIS on Twitter: @UHCW_CEBIS

Want to submit a literature search request?

Email: CEBIS@uhcw.nhs.uk

Health Information for Patients

Providing patients with high-quality, easy to understand health information means they are more able to give informed consent and play a more active role in their treatment. Our team are here to support you with the approval process for new and updated leaflets. As well as proofreading support, we can also advise on the readability, content and style of your leaflet. Find out more here: uhcwlibrary.org/health-information

 

 

Email us to see how we can help: health.information@uhcw.nhs.uk

Library Website

You are already here! The library website is your one-stop shop for accessing all of the resources available to you from UHCW and the NHS. You don't need to be on the Trust network to use it, just visit uhcwlibrary.org to springboard to all of our resources and access them from the ward, from home or on your commute. 

OpenAthens

We've mentioned it a few times already, but you'll need an OpenAthens account to access all of our online resources. Register online here: openathens.nice.org.uk

If you have any problems with a current OpenAthens login, or want to transfer your account from a previous trust, please contact Helga Perry (Electronic Systems & Resources Librarian) via Helga.Perry@uhcw.nhs.uk

Have a question to ask us? Get in touch:

Library helpdesk: 02476968829 or Ext: 28829

General Library enquiries: library@uhcw.nhs.uk

Patient Information Leaflets: health.information@uhcw.nhs.uk

Request an evidence search: cebis@uhcw.nhs.uk