Lesson 6: WHIC Resources

Lesson 6 sections:

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ball image General Reference
ball image Drug Information
ball image Books by Subject
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General Reference books

General reference books are a good place to look when there is not a pamphlet that covers your client's information need. Sometimes the texts can add information to what is presented in a pamphlet.

Two of the general reference books available at WHIC are:

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Publisher's description

The Merck Manual of Medical Information Home Edition begins with a section containing several chapters covering general health information. The bulk of the book is divided into sections addressing groups of types of disorders, for example, "Hormonal Disorders" and "Skin Disorders". The sections are divided into chapters that focus on a specific disease or a group of related diseases. There is a section devoted to "Women's Health Issues". The book has a very complete index that makes it easy to find specific information. The Manual is available online without charge.


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Publisher's description

The Encyclopedia of Women’s Health and Wellness from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) provides authoritative advice for patients in easy-to-read language. Divided in to four sections, it covers information about women's bodies, healthy choices, conditions and diseases, and references to additional resources.

The web resource, MedlinePlus, provides an online Medical Encyclopedia. It includes includes over 4,000 articles about diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, and surgeries.
 
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