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[Google and PubMed for physicians: how to find information without getting lost].
C F Muñoz Núñez1, F Sendra Portero
1Servicio de Radiología, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, España.
Radiologia
|March 19, 2013
Summary
Radiologists frequently use internet searches for clinical decision-making, self-learning, and research. This review examines search tools like Google, Google Scholar, and PubMed to optimize information retrieval for medical professionals.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Radiology Information Systems
Context:
- Internet searching is integral to modern radiology practice.
- Radiologists utilize online resources for clinical decision support, self-education, and research.
- Workstation environments facilitate direct access to digital information sources.
Purpose:
- To review fundamental features of internet information searching tools.
- To enhance understanding of search tool functionalities.
- To optimize medical information searching strategies for radiologists.
Summary:
- This paper reviews common internet search engines, including Google, Google Scholar, and PubMed.
- The review focuses on the basic functionalities of these tools.
- The objective is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of online medical information retrieval for radiologists.
Impact:
- Improved access to clinically relevant medical information.
- Enhanced clinical decision-making through optimized search strategies.
- Facilitation of continuous learning and research in radiology.
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