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Healthcare information. Slow to learn.

P Merry

    The Health Service Journal
    |June 29, 1997
    PubMed
    Summary

    Access to information within the National Health Service (NHS) requires significant enhancement. Many staff lacked tailored library services in 1992, and current NHS libraries must support patients and managers alongside clinical staff.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Informatics
    • Information Science
    • Library Services

    Background:

    • Information access in the National Health Service (NHS) is suboptimal.
    • In 1992, over half of NHS staff lacked access to essential library services.
    • NHS libraries face expanding service demands beyond clinical staff.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the critical need for improved information access within the NHS.
    • To underscore the evolving role of NHS libraries.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of historical information access within NHS libraries.
    • Assessment of current service requirements for NHS libraries.

    Main Results:

    • Significant deficiencies in information access were identified in 1992.
    • NHS libraries are increasingly expected to cater to a diverse user base including patients and managers.

    Conclusions:

    • Urgent improvements are necessary to enhance information accessibility for all NHS stakeholders.
    • The scope and function of NHS libraries need strategic re-evaluation to meet contemporary demands.

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