I sent an email out a while back promoting a video on a catchy way to explain evidence-based health care<http://bit.ly/1hpYHmw>. A colleague let me know that James McCormack, the video's creator, has another video out describing "using evidence to help you and your patient make decisions". It shows a doctor making decisions for his patient with heart disease based on guidelines rather than the best available evidence. A parody of the song "Somebody That I Used To Know" by Gotye, the video "Some Studies that I Like to Quote" is definitely worth a look.
Link to YouTube video: http://bit.ly/1ccpa4I
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Carol A. Cooke
Acting MHIKNET Librarian
Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library
University of Manitoba
e. carol.cooke(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:carol.cooke@umanitoba.ca>
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c. 204-290-6710
w. http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/
Quick question.... do you or does your organization Tweet? We'd love to know about it (@mhiknet<http://twitter.com/mhiknet>) . If you've never been on Twitter the opportunity for collaboration and discussion in the field of health care is amazing especially in the area of health promotion. But don't take my word for it! Here are two recent articles.
Online J Issues Nurs. 2012 Sep 30;17(3):4.
Health tweets: an exploration of health promotion on twitter.<http://bit.ly/Itg1th>
Donelle L, Booth RG.
J Med Internet Res. 2013 Aug 19;15(8):e177. doi: 10.2196/jmir.2775.
Use of twitter among local health departments: an analysis of information sharing, engagement, and action.<http://1.usa.gov/1aZmXIG>
Neiger BL, Thackeray R, Burton SH, Thackeray CR, Reese JH.
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Sincerely,
Carol
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Carol A. Cooke
Acting MHIKNET Librarian
Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library
University of Manitoba
e. carol.cooke(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:carol.cooke@umanitoba.ca>
p. 204-977-5660
c. 204-290-6710
w. http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/
I was happy to see so many (350) attending the Health Innovation Conference this week. Thank you to all who stopped by the booth and asked your questions. It was a pleasure to meet you.
The keynote speaker was Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov of CancerCare Manitoba. His speech was very thought provoking for me personally. He suggested that in addition to knowledge and skills in health care that an equal amount of focus should also be spent on caring. I asked after his address if he thought that the skill of caring was being addressed in health profession education. He said that little by little he hopes the message is getting through. So in the interests of encouraging a little continuing education... if you haven't had the chance to read this 2007 article he wrote for the BMJ it's worth the time.
BMJ. 2007 Jul 28;335(7612):184-7.
Dignity and the essence of medicine: the A, B, C, and D of dignity conserving care<http://1.usa.gov/1ivtoY4>. [Free]
Chochinov HM.
Abstract: Kindness, humanity, and respect-the core values of medical professionalism-are too often being overlooked in the time pressured culture of modern health care, says Harvey Chochinov, and the A, B, C, and D of dignity conserving care can reinstate them.
This is my interpretation of his speech so if you'd like to comment please feel free to do so!
http://bit.ly/18oA5ax
Sincerely,
Carol
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Carol A. Cooke
Acting MHIKNET Librarian
Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library
University of Manitoba
e. carol.cooke(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:carol.cooke@umanitoba.ca>
p. 204-977-5660
c. 204-290-6710
w. http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/
On Oct 24, I had the privilege of visiting Southern Health and going to Carmen. While there I was asked to speak about MHIKNET Library Services and how to access them to a wonderful group of educators. We god side tracked a little after the presentation and I think an even bigger hit was the impromptu "Google Tips & Tricks" mini-session I was asked to do. So if the furious note taking was any indication ... perhaps you will find these useful too!
Things to keep in mind
* Google is all about making money; what floats to the top of the search results should be an indication of this
* Don't ask Google your question (e.g. "What are the most recent statistics available on Canadians with Diabetes?"). Ask Google for your answer (e.g. Canada Diabetes statistics 2013).
* Use the language you need to find in your results (e.g. neoplasms vs. cancer)
Tips
* Search for a phrase using quotation marks. (e.g. "multiple sclerosis")
* Search for a specific type of file. (e.g. filetype:pdf or filetype:ppt)
(pdf stands for portable document format and is commonly used by publishers; ppt stands for PowerPoint)
* Search within a favorite site for something you KNOW is there (e.g. site:gc.ca or site:umanitoba.ca)
(gc.ca is the Government of Canada)
* Or similar concepts together using the | [pipe symbol]. (e.g. table|figure|data|statistics)
Test it out for yourself!
Try copying & pasting or typing in the following two examples and compare the difference in results.
Example 1: What are the most recent statistics available on Canadians with Diabetes?
Example 2: canada|manitoba diabetes statistics|data|table|figure filetype:pdf 2013
Example 3: site:gc.ca diabetes statistics|data|table|figure filetype:pdf
Tricks
Want to play around a little bit? Check out these hidden Google tricks.
http://bit.ly/1hGe25f
Interested in having us to a session for you? Let us know.
Sincerely,
Carol
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Carol A. Cooke
Acting MHIKNET Librarian
Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library
University of Manitoba
e. carol.cooke(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:carol.cooke@umanitoba.ca>
p. 204-977-5660
c. 204-290-6710
w. http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/
MHIKNET library Services offers Literature Searches for all our clients for free.
What is a Literature Search?
You have a question. If you ask us we will select and search the most appropriate databases (we have access to 100+), library catalogues and other Internet sources. Search results, usually consisting of a list of citations with abstracts, will be emailed to you as an attached Word Document. Select the citations that are of interest to you and obtain the full document directly from us through our Document Delivery service all for free.
How do I request a search?
Request a search online: http://bit.ly/1iJYp87 (Select "Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library")
Call us toll free: 1-877-789-3804
Email us at: mhiknet(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:mhiknet@umanitoba.ca>
How long does it take?
You tell us when you need it. We make sure you get it when you need it. Remember you need keep in mind the time it takes to receive any requested documents from us through document delivery (3-5 days articles; 2-3 weeks for books) and for you to read the material.
Who does the search?
Your search is done by our MHIKNET professional librarians each with a Master's degree in Library and Information Sciences and decade's worth of experience searching.
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Carol A. Cooke
Acting MHIKNET Librarian
Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library
University of Manitoba
e. carol.cooke(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:carol.cooke@umanitoba.ca>
p. 204-977-5660
c. 204-290-6710
w. http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/
