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Ask a Librarian!—January 2012

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC, Susan Klawansky, MLS, AHIP January 13, 2012

This month's topics include reliable sources for genetic conditions and counseling and where to find Web sites notable for their dermatology resources.

Ask a Librarian!—December 2011

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC, Susan Klawansky, MLS, AHIP December 15, 2011

This month's topics include finding clinical trials resources and how to use search limits on PubMed to narrow down results.

Ask a Librarian!—November 2011

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC, Susan Klawansky, MLS, AHIP November 17, 2011

This month's topics include the evidence pyramid--how certain types of studies offer more rigorous evidence than others--and resources for PAs interested in OB/GYN topics.

Ask a Librarian!—October 2011

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC, Susan Klawansky, MLS, AHIP October 07, 2011

This month's topics are the differences between a systematic review and a review article and how to differentiate between an electronic medical record and an electronic health record.

Ask a Librarian!—September 2011

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC, Susan Klawansky, MLS, AHIP September 15, 2011

This month's topics are specialty databases from the National Library of Medicine and AAPA's new Web site.

Ask a Librarian!—August 2011

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC, Susan Klawansky, MLS, AHIP August 05, 2011

This month's topics are accessing journal content online and reimbursement resources.

Ask a Librarian!—July 2011

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC, Susan Klawansky, MLS, AHIP July 08, 2011

This month's topics are using Medline Clinical Queries and the definition of mental health professional.

Ask a librarian!—June 2011

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC, Susan Klawansky, MLS, AHIP June 08, 2011

This month's topics are tools to help you appraise the medical evidence you find and searching out your state laws on involuntary psychiatric commitment.