Internet Medical Information Resources and Retrieval

Author: Wang Hong
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The Internet is gradually replacing other channels as the primary source for healthcare professionals to obtain information. Mastering the basic knowledge of medical information resources and retrieval techniques on the Internet has become one of the essential modern skills that all medical workers must acquire. This book aims to popularize the knowledge of retrieving medical network information resources and solving practical problems. It primarily introduces an overview and basic knowledge of the Internet, the classification and management of Internet information resources and retrieval techniques, the use of Internet search engines, the use of Internet databases, important medical websites, and other Internet information resources and retrieval services. The selected websites are carefully chosen by the author after extensive comparisons and tests among numerous websites, representing the best medical information resource websites. Numerous search examples are provided to help readers quickly grasp the relevant retrieval knowledge and techniques. This book is primarily suitable for healthcare professionals at all levels, medical researchers and educators, information science professionals, and medical college students.