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ACTIS and ATIS: new resources for AIDS information, part two.
1George F. Smith Library of the Health Sciences, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, 30 Twelfth Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103-2754, USA. fitzparb@umdnj.edu
Medical Reference Services Quarterly
|March 12, 2003
Summary
The HIV/AIDS Treatment Information Service (ATIS) provides web-based access to approved HIV and AIDS treatment guidelines. Managed by the National Library of Medicine, ATIS offers essential background and search assistance.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Medical Informatics
- Information Science
Background:
- The National Library of Medicine manages key health information resources.
- Access to up-to-date HIV and AIDS treatment guidelines is crucial for healthcare providers and patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the HIV/AIDS Treatment Information Service (ATIS) as a vital online resource.
- To highlight the availability of federally approved treatment guidelines for HIV and AIDS.
Main Methods:
- Web-based resource development and management.
- Information dissemination through a centralized online platform.
Main Results:
- ATIS provides readily accessible, federally approved treatment guidelines for HIV and AIDS.
- The service includes background information and search assistance to enhance user experience.
Conclusions:
- ATIS serves as a critical, user-friendly platform for HIV/AIDS treatment information.
- The National Library of Medicine effectively manages this important public health resource.