Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida
Announces the Addition of MDConsult Core Collection Database

The Florida campus of Palmer College of Chiropractic announces the addition of MD Consult Core Collection.  This is a collection of information resources designed to meet the clinical content needs of health care professionals.  This collection integrates

·         a compilation of 50 health care specialty reference books,

·         70 health care journals and Clinics, and 30+ Yearbooks.   

In addition, it has

·         customizable handouts written for the patient,

·         peer-reviewed clinical practice guidelines, and

·         Pharmaceutical information for over 22,000 drugs including the average cost of treatment.   

The database has various other information including the weekly current interest features, This Week in Medicine, What Patients Are Reading, and In this Week’s Journals.  The Current Practice section includes a Case of the Week and Clinical Insights.  The Student Union Section has information on medical mnemonics, case studies, and information on how to get published.

A quick reference chart and an introductory guide will be available at the Reference Desk for those who would like some assistance in using the collection. 

Off Campus access is available for this collection by establishing a Personal Login while on campus, which can be used as an entry port, with the user name and password established by the individual used for access off-campus.  Approximately 3 times per year, the accounts will expire and a new personal login will have to be established.  If you have any questions about this resource, please contact Phyllis Harvey.                                                                                                    7 December 2005