Patient Education and the Hospital Library: Opportunities for Involvement.

Autor: Beschnett, Anne (AUTHOR), Bulger, Jim (AUTHOR)
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Zdroj: Journal of Hospital Librarianship. Jan-Mar2013, Vol. 13 Issue 1, p42-46. 5p.
Abstrakt: The article focuses on the importance of patient eductaion through medical libraries and internet. It offers studies conducted by The Pew Internet and American Life Project, which reveals that although people turn to health professionals for health-related information, estimated 80 percent of internet users prefer it online. The article mentions that Allina Library Services, located at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, offers quality patient and health education information.
Databáze: Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts