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Personal computer access to MEDLINE: an introduction.

M L Chambliss1

  • 1Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania.

The Journal of Family Practice
|April 1, 1991
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Physicians can access MEDLINE for clinical questions using personal computers and software. Various information vendors cater to different user needs and budgets, making literature searching accessible.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Information Science

Background:

  • Physicians require efficient methods to access medical literature for clinical decision-making and knowledge updates.
  • The increasing availability of personal computing technology presents opportunities for direct literature searching.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the necessary components and methods for physicians to personally search MEDLINE.
  • To identify suitable information vendors for different user profiles, including novices and experienced searchers.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of essential components: personal computer, communication software, modem, literature database, and information vendor.
  • Categorization of information vendors based on user experience and access to resources (e.g., GRATEFUL MED, PaperChase, BRS, MEDIS, DIALOG).

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Main Results:

  • Physicians can establish personal MEDLINE search capabilities with minimal expense and technical expertise.
  • Information vendors like GRATEFUL MED and PaperChase are recommended for novices with low initial investment.
  • Services such as BRS, MEDIS, and DIALOG are suitable for experienced searchers or those without direct library access.

Conclusions:

  • Personal searching of MEDLINE is feasible and beneficial for physicians.
  • The choice of information vendor should align with the physician's technical skill, budget, and access to resources.