Consumer Medicine
- MedlinePlus
A consumer health information database from the National Institute of Health, designed to present high-quality, relevant health and wellness information that is trusted, easy to understand, and free of advertising, in both English and Spanish.
Clinical Resources
- UpToDate This link opens in a new window
Provides comprehensive syntheses of evidence along with point of care recommendations including current drug information, medical calculators, and patient education handouts.
Find Background Information
Below, you'll find some current news articles and resources providing high-level overviews of biomedical topics. Use these to find a topic of interest to explore further in peer-reviewed journal articles.
- "Health Literacy" in Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health"The term health literacy describes a relatively new concept in the field of public health, the ability of consumers to adequately understand written and spoken instructions as to how best to maintain a healthy lifestyle."
An overview encyclopedia article on the topic of Health Literacy.
Current Issues in Healthcare
- Points of View Reference Source This link opens in a new window
A database offering access to diverse viewpoints on current issues, providing articles, essays, and reports to support research and facilitate critical thinking in various topics. Effective May 13, EBSCO databases will debut new features and an updated design. Learn more.
- burnout
- staffing shortage
- rural health
- privatization of health care
ScienceDaily - Health
New York Times: Health
Did you know all UD students have access to a New York Times subscription? Go to AccessNYT.com and login with your UD credentials to start your account and access the articles below!
