References

We acquired a small collection of references for our residents and staff use.  

• • • Duplicate sets are available at our division office, 1-114 CSB (contact Chelsea) and GW1269, GRH 

    • Loan period is flexible.  Borrower will be contacted if there is another hold request.

    • Borrowed item(s) must be returned at each academic year end (June 30) for inventory purpose.

LIST OF ITEMS (click to display)

Reference Tools

Health Sciences Resources for Mobile Devices

List of resources for mobile devices reviewed/suggested by the University of Alberta Library staff.  Apps include DynaMed, LexiComp, StatRef, PEPID, First Consult, Natural Standard, and web apps like Access Medicine Mobile, MD Consult Mobile, STATREF Mobile, JAMA Evidence, and Psychiatry Online.

DynaMed

DynaMed is an evidence-based clinical reference tool for physicians and other health care professionals created for use primarily at the "point-of-care."  The PDA/smartphone version is available for free to university staff and residents.  

Visit this link for information to request a free serial number.

LexiComp

Comprehensive drug database with content that addresses all patient populations and covers clinical specialties such as Pharmacy, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology, Psychiatry, Anesthesiology, and others. 

Besides web access, mobile device access is available for Blackberry, iPhone/iPod Touch, Android, Palm OS and Windows Mobile. 

Free software and database download for AHS staff.  The use of the AHS email address in registration is required.

Oxford Textbook of Medicine

The above link works in the AHS when access within the AHS environment, i.e. the computer on AHS network.  

Otherwise, you will need to access this through AHS Insite (intranet) connection using the following steps:

• • • open web page http://my.albertahealthservices.ca 

    • sign on with AHS credential

    • click Visit Insite under Staff Tools

    • click Employee Tools, then Library Services

    • click STAT!Ref from the right column

    • click Oxford Textbook of Medicine from the left column 

StatRef Online 

Geriatrics Learning Resources

Please visit Geriatrics Learning Resources to access the website, which includes mandatory readings and learning resources.

Sites of Interest

• • AGS membership benefits, especially for trainees

  • Aligning care with prognosis in frail older adults: The PATH Program (presentation)

  • Canadian Geriatrics Society, The

  • Canadian Network of Health Education Resources

  • Cases and references on Geriatrics/Aging General available on the New England Journal of Medicine

  • Evidence Alert, McMaster Plus

  • Interactive Medical Cases from NEJM (CME eligible)

  • PATH (Palliative and Therapeutic Harmonization) Clinic

  • Timeline of Inspiring Discoveries in Medicine - Advance Care

  • Orientation - Communication and Cultural Competence - A self-education program for physicians to learn about communication and cultural competencies required in Canada. 

Financial Resources for Seniors in Alberta

2014-10-21, Senior Finances [Dr. Karenn Chan]