Modern medical information retrieval and utilization

Author: Zhou Yihua
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Publish Date: 2002-02-01
Features: This book is based on the modern teaching practice of medical information retrieval and utilization. It briefly introduces the basic concepts of information and information retrieval, the meaning of information sources and media, the characteristics, types, and uses of information media. It focuses on the principles, methods, approaches, and steps of medical information retrieval, as well as the use of major medical literature retrieval tools. Building on a systematic introduction to the basic concepts and retrieval techniques of computer information retrieval, it emphasizes the use of common medical literature CD-ROM databases, network search engines, and commonly used online medical literature databases, as well as the retrieval and utilization of other online medical information resources. It also covers medical information utilization skills, medical information research, the basics of medical research, novelty consultation, and medical paper writing, reflecting comprehensive medical information applications. The book is rich in content, highlights key points, strives to reflect the new changes and developments in the field of modern medical information retrieval, and is illustrated with visuals. Its examples and interfaces are intuitive, practical, and highly operational. This book can serve as a teaching text for students in medical colleges, a continuing education resource for teachers and medical professionals, and a reference book for library and information workers.