Research Guides: Evidence-Based Practice: Patient Info

Information for Patients and Non-Professionals

Medline Plus This link opens in a new window
MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.
Health Source: Consumer Edition This link opens in a new window
Provides access to nearly 80 full text, consumer health magazines, with information on many health topics including the medical sciences, food sciences and nutrition, childcare, sports medicine and general health.
Consumer Health Complete This link opens in a new window
Designed to support patients' information needs and foster an overall understanding of health-related topics, CHC provides content covering all areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine to the complementary, holistic and integrated medicine.

AccessMedicine This link opens in a new window
A comprehensive online medical resource providing a complete spectrum of knowledge including: full-text medical textbooks, an integrated drug database, examination and procedural videos, patient safety modules, diagnosis tools, quick reference, self assessment modules and more. Please create a Free MyAccess Profile to access full features.
ProQuest Ebook Central This link opens in a new window
ProQuest Ebook Central is a highly interactive ebook database that covers all academic subject areas. Read online, or download with Adobe Digital Editions .
Credo Reference E-Book Collection This link opens in a new window
Reference e-books on a wide range of topics. Sources include dictionaries, encyclopedias, key concepts, key thinkers, handbooks, atlases, and more. Search by keyword or browse titles by topic.
Gale Virtual Reference Library This link opens in a new window
Over 1200 cross-searchable reference e-books on a wide variety of subjects.