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Improving IV Insulin Administration in a Community Hospital

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Published on: June 11, 2012

CMA Infobase: clinical practice guidelines.

Roberta Bronson Fitzpatrick¹

¹Smith Library of the Health Sciences, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ 07101-2754, USA. fitzparb@umdnj.edu

Medical Reference Services Quarterly

|December 2, 2008

Summary

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) Infobase offers a free, web-based collection of over 1,200 clinical practice guidelines. This resource provides an alternative to the National Guideline Clearinghouse for accessing evidence-based health information.

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Improving IV Insulin Administration in a Community Hospital

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Published on: June 11, 2012

Area of Science:

Health Informatics
Clinical Practice Guidelines

Background:

Clinical practice guidelines are essential for evidence-based healthcare.
Access to comprehensive guideline databases is crucial for healthcare professionals.
The National Guideline Clearinghouse previously served as a primary resource.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) Infobase as a valuable resource.
To provide an overview of the CMA Infobase's features and content.
To highlight its utility for healthcare providers seeking clinical guidelines.

Main Methods:

The CMA Infobase is a free, web-based database.
It is maintained by the Canadian Medical Association (CMA).
The database contains over 1,200 clinical practice guidelines.

Main Results:

The CMA Infobase provides access to a large repository of Canadian clinical practice guidelines.
It serves as a free alternative to other guideline repositories.
The resource is easily accessible via the CMA website.

Conclusions:

The CMA Infobase is a significant, free resource for evidence-based clinical practice guidelines in Canada.
Healthcare professionals can utilize this database for informed decision-making.
The platform offers a comprehensive and accessible alternative for guideline retrieval.