For people seeking medical information that is easy to understand, there are two databases for the health information consumer:
Medline Plus
For a PDF file of user instructions for Medline Plus, click here.
MedlinePlus will direct you to information to help answer health questions. MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from the National Library of Medicine, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations. Preformulated MEDLINE searches are included in MedlinePlus and give easy access to medical journal articles. MedlinePlus also has extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and the latest health news.
The highlights include:
- Information on diseases, health conditions and staying well
- Learn more about your prescription, over-the-counter medicines, herbs & supplements
- Read the latest news about research that affects your health
- Use interactive tutorials that tell you about a health condition or a medical test
This is a direct link to the Web, and there is no barcode or login requirement.
Consumer Health Complete
For a PDF file of user instructions for Consumer Health Complete, click here.
Consumer Health Complete is EBSCO's interface designed for the everyday consumer of health care information. CHC provides convenient access to easily understandable health and medical information. Consumers can search and browse within medical encyclopedias, popular reference books, and magazine articles.
This database offers easy access to:
- Evidence-based reports
- Encyclopedias & reference books
- Fact sheets & pamphlets
- The latest medical news
- Information on drugs and herbs
- Alternative sources
- Images & diagrams
- Videos and animations
Please note! If you are outside the library, this link will direct you to EBSCOhost first, where you must enter your barcode number.
This resource is provided by BadgerLink, through Wisconsin's Dept. of Public Instruction.