LibGuides: Clinical Resources: Patient Education

Library Resources

Many databases and online resources include patient information handouts:

ClinicalKey for Nursing
Click on Patient Education under "More", customizable, English and Spanish.
Nursing and Allied Health Reference Source (formerly Nursing Reference Center Plus)
Nursing and Allied Health Reference Source provides evidence-based care sheets, clinical reviews, exercise sheets, skills with in-context images and videos, quick lessons and research instruments.
DynaMed
All topics in Dynamed have Patient Information.
Lexidrug (formerly Lexicomp)
Click on Patient Education at the top of the page.
Micromedex
Includes customizable Care Notes in English or Spanish.
UpToDate
All topics in UpToDate have Patient Information.

To access UpToDate via the mobile app, select "Sign in with OpenAthens" and search for OHSU when prompted to enter your institution.

MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus provides access to information produced by the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, such as searches of MEDLINE/PubMed. Also includes a database of full-text drug and supplement information, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, a medical dictionary, and the latest health news.

National Institutes of Health - Consumer Health Information
Search consumer-oriented topics provided by the National Institutes of Health, a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Topics include mental health, beneficial eating, and helpful sleeping habits. Useful toolkits are also available.
PDQ® - National Cancer Institute's Comprehensive Database
This resource compiles evidence-based cancer care summaries on a wide range of topics. The information is geared towards health professionals, and informs the decision making process.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - Consumer Information
A database for consumers with information about food, cosmetics, drugs, medical devices, and more. FDA Guidance Documents are available for download in PDF format.
Womenshealth.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
The Office on Women's Health spotlights women's health issues by educating health care professionals and the public. Resources here include patient materials, an A-Z health topics database, and healthy living checklists, all geared toward furthering women's healthcare.

MyHealthfinder
This site is produced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and provides links to reliable health information.