Portsmouth NHS Library Service Guides
Quick Guides
Quick Guides are downloadable PDF documents, which help show how to use the listed resources.
NHS Athens
Find out what NHS Athens is and why it is important.
NHS Evidence
NHS Evidence provides quick and easy access to the latest authoritative clinical and non-clinical evidence.
HDAS - Healthcare Databases Advanced Search
Advanced options for searching AMED, BNI, CINAHL, EMBASE, HMIC, MEDLINE, PsycINFO and Health Business Elite.
Cochrane Library
The Cochrane Library is the premier resource for information on the effectiveness of healthcare interventions.
MD Consult
Search easily across current key text-books, journals, clinical reviews and images.
E-Journals
Discover how to access a wide range of e-journals utilising the library website and your Athens account
Databases Available
Lists a range of databases and their subject coverage.
Critical Appraisal
Discover how to assess a clinical paper for reliability and relevance.
SWIMS Library Catalogue
Learn what the SWIMS network is and how to search for journals and other library resources held by the libraries in NHS South Central and NHS South West.
Renewing Library Books Online
Learn how to renew your library books online.
Search Strategy
This guide attempts to help you focus a search through considering points to structure the process.
Applying the Search Strategy
Use this form to help break down your research question into manageable searchable areas utilising the PICO tool.
University of Southampton Medical Students
Help and information for University of Southampton Medical Students.
If you need help using the Quick Guides, please contact the Clinical Outreach Librarians.
Fran Lamusse fran.lamusse@porthosp.nhs.uk
Darrel Mason darrel.mason@porthosp.nhs.uk
Tel 023 9228 6042
Library, Level E, Queen Alexandra Hospital,
Portsmouth, PO6 3LY
Book Renewals
If you are unable to reach the library, you can renew your Portsmouth NHS library books online using your SWIMS library card (conditions apply).
Use the following Guide to understand how to renew your library books online.
If you need help...
Contact the Library.
Telephone:
023 9228 6039 or (7700) 6039
Email: Library.qah@porthosp.nhs.uk