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Library Tutorials: How to Find Patient Handouts

How to Access Patient Education Materials

{0:00 - Introduction} {0:52 - AccessMedicine} {2:01 - ClinicalKey} {2:44 - LexiComp} {4:18 - Nursing Reference Center} {5:24 - UpToDate} {6:20 - Conclusion}

AccessMedicine

  • “Patient Ed” tab located toward the top of the page
  • Handouts have focuses in Adults, Medicines (Drugs), and Pediatrics

ClinicalKey

  • “Patient Education” portal is located under the search bar
  • Filter by title, specialty, and authoring organizations

LexiComp

  • “Patient Education” tab located toward the top of the page
  • Browse handouts alphabetically by type and category or search by keyword

Nursing Reference Center Plus

  • Click the “More” tab, then “Patient Ed.” 
  • Can filter by topic, or use keyword searches and filter the results to “patient handouts” on the left side of the screen

UpToDate

  • Click “Contents,” then “Patient Education.”
  • Browse handouts by subject, or do a keyword search and then click the “Patient” tab to filter