Health Sciences Library - UMDNJ-Stratford

Doctors make mistakes. Can we talk about that? A TEDx talk.

2012-01-27T14:39:00.002-05:00

Brian Goldman is an emergency-room physician in Toronto, and the host of CBC Radio’s "White Coat, Black Art."

His talk at TEDx in Toronto has just been posted here. The title is "Doctors make mistakes. Can we talk about that?" In it he talks about the personal shame of mistakes in medicine and how it is preventing health care workers from being open and honest about medical errors.

Dr Goldman calls for the creation of a "redefined medical culture" that teaches and learns from those mistakes. He says it would be a culture that accepts any system run by humans will contain errors because humans make mistakes. He says the system itself needs to have backup built into it to reduce those errors, including open discussion of mistakes.

The talk is only 20 minutes and worth the time.

The Research Works Act - How would it effect you?

2012-01-25T15:22:00.003-05:00

On December 16, 2011, a new bill, "The Research Works Act" (HR 3699) was introduced by Representatives Issa (R-CA) and Maloney (D-NY) and referred to the Oversight and Government Reform Committee. The bill would roll back the NIH Public Access Policy and block the development of similar policies at other federal agencies. The complete action alert can be found here.

The Alliance for Taxpayer Access has posted information about the representatives to contact in the House regarding the Research Works Act.

Call to action: Oppose H.R. 3699, a bill to block public access to publicly funded research and;

Draft letter to oppose H.R. 3699

Finding Information Online Can Change Your Mind!

2012-01-24T08:59:00.000-05:00

Every year American Medical News, from the AMA, publish what they consider the most "intriguing medical facts" of the previous year. You can see the whole article here with links back to the original stories.

The one I found most intriguing is "63% of doctors say they have changed an initial diagnosis based on new information found online."

The original article states, "Forty-six percent of the surveyed physicians said they frequently use search engines such as Google or Yahoo, and 32% said they occasionally use them. But they also use other online resources, such as free online services like WebMD or MayoClinic.com (42% frequently, 34% occasionally), and online subscription services (36% frequently, 31% occasionally)." (Emphasis mine)

You can add to your collection of online resources at the Health Sciences Library.

Check out our new mobile interface with link to resources like Dynamed and MDConsult for your device, look over our long list of databases with links to fulltext online, or go straight to our e-journals and e-books!

Online Resources for Nurses and Nursing Students

2011-12-01T13:30:00.001-05:00

Did you hear about the Whistle Blower case in Texas?

Two nurses reported a doctor and found themselves attacked for their actions. He got his friends, the county sheriff and the county attorney, to bring charges as a way of harassing the women. Recently the doctor pled guilty to 1 count each of misuse of official information and retaliation. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail and fined $5000. And he surrendered his state medical license effective November 11.

I found out how this all ended through Medscape Nurses, a free online resource. I knew about Medscape but didn't know there was a specific section with a nursing perspective.

I also learned that nurses are using more mobile devices because I follow IMedicalApps on the my rss reader. If you are interested in know what new apps are out there for your device and what is happening with mobile healthcare resources it's a great site to bookmark or you can sign up for their email list or add them to your rss feed.

Nursing Research, another blog , pointed me to the new guidelines for social media published by the American Nurses Association with this post. Later there was a whole article of tips on how to get published in the nursing literature.

Lastly, I read a very interesting article on Virtual Nurses in hospitals from Technology Review. Now not only can nurses use computers and technology, they can be recreated (but not replaced!) by technology!

Have fun looking at what is out there on the wonder world of the internet!

All UMDNJ Health Sciences Students! NEJM is looking for your insightful view of Social Media and Health

2011-11-15T13:44:00.002-05:00

Have you been thinking about how social media is changing medicine?

The New England Journal of Medicine is looking for Health Sciences students to answer the following question is an essay to celebrate their 200th anniversary.

"In the last twenty years, the internet and social networking have brought profound changes in how information is communicated. How can we harness this technology to improve health?"

Only medical students or others in training for health-related professions (e.g., nursing students, physical therapy students, PhD candidates, and others), post-graduates still in training programs or college students interested in a career in the health professions are eligible to enter.

You can write a 500 word essay, a 500 word essay with an image or go multi-media with a video or other media response to the essay question that clocks in under 2 minutes.

All winners will be invited to the NEJM 200th anniversary symposium Friday June 22, 2012 held in Boston. In addition 3 NEJM Platinum Scholars will receive a travel award in the amount of $1,000 and 30 NEJM Gold Scholars will receive a travel award in the amount of $500

For more information go to http://www.nejm.org/page/nejm-anniversary-essay-contest

The contest starts at 12:00 noon EST December 1, 2011 and closes after 600 have been received.

Theses & Dissertation Collection

2011-01-26T16:01:00.000-05:00

The Library receives copies of all Theses and Dissertations from students in the Stratford programs of the UMDNJ-Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Records for the these works are included in the University Libraries online catalog. New acquisitions are listed in the Stratford Library's "New Books" announcements on our website.

Library Renovations Have Been Completed

2010-12-08T11:38:00.000-05:00

During the past year, plans were developed to make the Library space more useful and usable for our students, faculty and staff. The Library’s space renovations have now been completed. Additional seating for 38 people has been added, bringing the total number of seats to approximately 170. Shelving units were removed, providing areas for study space. Access to electrical power has been extended to all new tables and carrels. A quiet study room was created by transforming the former photocopy room into a space better suited to student needs. Study tables and chairs from the 3rd floor of the Academic Center were re-located to the Library and, with the addition of partitions and electrical outlets, became carrel-like, individual study spaces.

The result of these changes has been an increase in the number of students studying and working in the Library. A dearth of access to electricity is a major issue at all academic libraries. The addition of electrical power where it was previously unavailable has been a great boon for our students. We're very excited to have the Library filled with students and look forward to offering new services and resources for their use.

Contribute to medical care and education in Afghanistan

2010-09-07T10:51:00.000-04:00

A recent article in the New York Times described a project called Operation Medical Libraries (http://opmedlibs.medalumni.ucla.edu/). Begun by members of the the UCLA Medical Alumni Association, Operation Medical Libraries is an effort to restock Afghanistan's hospitals, clinics and universities with medical textbooks and other reference materials. The article can found found at http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/31/health/31library.htm.

We have what students need!

2010-08-25T11:44:00.001-04:00

Well, maybe not everything. But we do have book stands and laptops! Headphones and extension cords! Board Review books and all required and recommended text books!

Check out this picture to what I mean.

Mobile Device Apps

2010-04-27T16:27:00.000-04:00

The Library's webpage now has a section that links to applications for Mobile Devices:
http://libraries.umdnj.edu/stlibweb/mobile/index.html. On the page you'll find tools that are free, available for purchase, and those licensed by the University Libraries. Both apps and useful websites optimized for use on various mobile devices are included.

Technology Gifts for the Holidays?

2010-01-15T15:45:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year!

Have you received a new iPhone, iTouch, Blackberry or other mobile device as a holiday gift? As mentioned in the previous post, the Library provides access to a number of resources that can be downloaded or linked to these tools (DynaMed, Essential Evidence Plus, MDConsult Mobile, etc.). A new product "Mobile MedlinePlus", was just made available this week by the National Library of Medicine. (http://m.medlineplus.gov/). MedlinePlus is a consumer health website that provides information on a wide variety of topics: 800 health and wellness, information on prescription and over-the-counter medications, health news, an illustrated medical encyclopedia and much more. Content is available in both English and Spanish. Mobile MedlinePlus provides access to this content in a portable format.

There is a link to Mobile MedlinePlus from the MedlinePlus<http://medlineplus.gov/> homepage, as well as an FAQ at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/faq/mobile.html that includes special instructions for Blackberry users. Use the Contact Us link at the bottom of any page on Mobile MedlinePlus to send feedback to NLM.

New Option for Mobile Computing

2009-12-08T11:35:00.000-05:00

MD Consult has discontinued its PDA product, Pocket Consult, and has released a new tool, MD Consult Mobile. This new product enables you to access the content of MD Consult on your iPhone, iTouch, Trio, Blackberry Storm/Pearl, Fuze, Nokia N85 and TMobile1 device.

MD Consult Mobile allows you to browse content through Quick Reference links, to search books, Clinics, journals, MEDLINE and practice guidelines and email content links to yourself for later review, or to a colleague to share information.

You will need a personal account on MD Consult to access resources through MD Consult Mobile. To set up an account, you must visit the Library's website (libraries.umdnj.edu/stlibweb) or go to http://www.mdconsult.com/ while on a computer on the UMDNJ campus. From the MD Consult website, select "Create an Account", located on the top right of the page. Complete the registration form, create your username and password, click "Submit" and log out.

The University Libraries are pleased to be able to provide access to this clinical information tool in a convenient mobile format.

Library Classes

2009-11-12T14:25:00.000-05:00

The Library's training program continues, even when formal class calendars and schedules aren't announced. Training in the use of EndNote, a very popular reference management program, is available for individuals and groups. An Introduction to Clinical Information Tools such as DynaMed, Essential Evidence Plus,and First Consult can be scheduled to help those interested in using these tools on their mobile devices. Training in Microsoft's productivity tools, Word, Power Point and Excel is also available. Information on these training opportuntities and many others is available at the Library's homepage, under the Services tab.

New Online Course on Presentation Development Using PowerPoint

2009-10-23T14:19:00.000-04:00

The Library is offering a new online course. Entitled "Creating Great Presentations", the course presents tips and techniques for effectively using the Power Point program. The content helps to guide users through each step in the development of a presentation. The course can be found on the Library's website under "User Aids/Tutorials".

Welcome to the Library Blog for the UMDNJ-Stratford Campus

2009-10-16T11:05:00.000-04:00

We hope that this blog will help to keep you up-to-date on what's new inside the Library and what new resources and services you can access from outside the Library's walls.

Beginning on Saturday, October 17th, the Library's evening hours will be extended. The Library will be open from 9:00am until 9:00pm. The Library is open to the public until 2:00pm on weekends.

New Board Review titles include:
Case Files, Anatomy
Case Files, Biochemistry
Case Files, Microbiology
Case Files, Neurology
Case Files, Neuroscience
Case Files, Pathology
Case Files, Pharmacology
Case Files, Physiology

Cardiology Secrets

Blueprints-Dermatology
Blueprints-Family Medicine
Blueprints-Pediatrics

Clinical Vignettes for the USMLE Step 2 CK
First Aid for the USMLE Step 1: Student to Student Guide

Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN Exam