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Searching the medical literature using PubMed: a tutorial.
Jon O Ebbert1, Denise M Dupras, Patricia J Erwin
1Division of Community Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, MN 55905, USA. ebbert.jon@mayo.edu
Mayo Clinic Proceedings
|January 17, 2003
Summary
Clinicians face challenges staying updated with medical advances. This guide teaches essential PubMed skills for efficient information retrieval and informed clinical decision-making using this vital biomedical database.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Clinical Practice
Background:
- Keeping up with medical advancements is increasingly difficult for healthcare professionals.
- Accessing and navigating vast medical information resources are crucial clinical skills.
- PubMed offers a daily updated, comprehensive biomedical database.
Purpose of the Study:
- To equip clinicians with fundamental skills for utilizing PubMed.
- To facilitate informed clinical decision-making through effective information retrieval.
Main Methods:
- Focuses on developing basic search and navigation techniques within PubMed.
- Highlights strategies for finding answers to specific clinical questions.
Main Results:
- Clinicians can efficiently access and utilize PubMed for current medical information.
- Improved PubMed proficiency leads to better-informed clinical decisions.
Conclusions:
- PubMed is an indispensable tool for continuous medical education and practice.
- Developing PubMed expertise enhances a clinician's ability to provide up-to-date patient care.
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