Library Databases
The following clinical databases are available through the national library for health (NLH). The databases allow you to search for journal articles on specific subjects. Some of them provide full text access.
An Athens password is required. Access is 24/7 from work and home.
AMED (Allied and complementary medicine)
This covers complementary, palliative care and allied health.
British Nursing Index (1994 to date)
This indexes journal sources in the nursing, midwifery and allied health fields
CINAHL (1982 to date)
An American based database, which provides information for nurses and allied health professionals
DH-DATA
Access to information on the health service, health management and social care services mainly in the UK, but also covering overseas.
EMBASE (1974 to date)
This is a European focused medical database. The emphasis of the database is on the pharmacological effects of drugs and chemicals
MEDLINE (1951 to date)
The National library of Medicine provides this database. It covers medicine, nursing, dentistry and veterinary medicine
PSYCHINFO (1887 to date)
International coverage of the literature on psychology and allied fields
Other Databases
The following are also available via an Athens password
British National Formulary (BNF)
Economic and Social Data Service
ESDC resource archiving and disseminating large-scale government, qualitative and other social science datasets via the UK Data Archive.
Electronic Books
These are available via an Athens password
Cochrane Library
This is accessed via NLH, but does not require an Athens password. This consists of several databases, which provides a single search of clinical evidence, with many full text systematic reviews
Athens
An Athens account provides a username and password, which gives access to the above databases. Register yourself and follow the guidelines. It is recommended that your register from an NHS computer. If you register from a non-NHS computer there may be a delay of up to 15 days before you receive your details.