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Ask a Librarian!—March 2011

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC, Susan Klawansky, MLS, AHIP March 10, 2011

This month's topics are finding the best evidence on a Medline search and good patient information for older patients.

Ask a Librarian!—February 2011

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC, Susan Klawansky, MLS, AHIP February 10, 2011

This month's topics are EBM searches using the PICO model and the importance of health information literacy.

Ask a Librarian!—January 2011

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC, Susan Klawansky, MLS, AHIP January 30, 2011

This month's topic is the nuts and bolts of searching PubMed and how to customize your searches for optimal results.

Ask a Librarian!—December 2010

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC, Susan Klawansky, MLS, AHIP December 22, 2010

This month's topics are a continuation of the discussion of EBM and how to save PubMed search information in an Excel spreadsheet.

Ask a Librarian!—November 2010

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC, Susan Klawansky, MLS, AHIP November 10, 2010

This month's topic is the variety of resources available for working with patients from different cultures and ethnic groups.

This month's topics include how to define and understand evidence-based medicine, and where to start if you're interesting in keeping up with all the happenings on the clinical side in the world of health information technology.

Ask a Librarian!—September 2010

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC, Susan Klawansky, MLS, AHIP September 17, 2010

A guest columnist discusses things to think about if you are thinking of acquiring a smartphone. Among the issues to focus on, she says, are how you want to use the device, how much it will cost, and what will integrate best at your job.

Ask a Librarian!—August 2010

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC, Susan Klawansky, MLS, AHIP August 10, 2010

A guest columnist discusses three key ways medical librarians can help improve hospital operations and cost effectiveness: addressing information needs of providers, making safety improvements, and improving health information literacy.

Ask a Librarian!—July 2010

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC, Susan Klawansky, MLS, AHIP July 23, 2010

This month, our information specialists discuss Web sites that can help you work more effectively with diverse populations and improve your cultural competence.

Ask a Librarian!—June 2010

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC, Susan Klawansky, MLS, AHIP June 18, 2010

Have you wondered where to find reliable information about rare genetic disorders or maxillofacial surgery? This month's column provides some foolproof sources.

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