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[Foreign international bibliographic databases: Index Medicus. Presentation and user instructions]

E Bloch-Mouillet1

  • 1Université de Bordeaux II, UFR de Santé publique, Bordeaux, France.

Sante (Montrouge, France)
|March 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Index Medicus provides a comprehensive bibliography of international biomedical literature, indexing over 3,000 scientific reviews. This guide explains how to effectively navigate its five sections for efficient bibliographical searches.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Literature
  • Information Science
  • Medical Librarianship

Context:

  • Index Medicus, published by the National Library of Medicine, is a critical resource for biomedical information.
  • The printed edition comprises five distinct sections facilitating literature retrieval.
  • Understanding its structure is key to accessing a vast repository of scientific reviews.

Purpose:

  • To elucidate the methodology for conducting bibliographical searches within the Index Medicus.
  • To detail the content and utility of each of the five sections: indexed journals, medical subject headings, bibliography of medical reviews, subject section, and author section.
  • To highlight the enduring relevance of the printed Index Medicus despite advancements in digital search tools.

Summary:

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  • The Index Medicus is a curated bibliography of international biomedical literature, indexing over 3,000 scientific reviews.
  • Its five sections—indexed journals, medical subject headings, bibliography of medical reviews, subject section, and author section—offer structured access to information.
  • The guide explains how to utilize each section for efficient retrieval of citations, author information, and subject-based research.

    • Impact:

    • Empowers researchers and librarians to efficiently locate and cite relevant biomedical literature.
    • Ensures continued accessibility and utility of a foundational bibliographical tool in medical libraries worldwide.
    • Facilitates comprehensive literature reviews and supports evidence-based medical practice.