The Medical Library Association Guide To Finding Out About Diabetes: The Best Print And Electronic Resources (medical Library Association Guides)
by Dana L. Ladd /
2013 / English / PDF
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For the more than 26 million Americans diagnosed with or affected
by diabetes, having accurate information on the disease is crucial.
But the sheer volume of information available can be daunting for
patients and caregivers alike. This comprehensive guide provides
librarians and library users with background on key diabetes
concepts, encompassing reliable print and electronic resources,
including hard-to-find periodicals and audiovisual sources. Each
chapter in this guide presents an overview and description as well
as an annotated list of multi-format resources on topics including:
For the more than 26 million Americans diagnosed with or affected
by diabetes, having accurate information on the disease is crucial.
But the sheer volume of information available can be daunting for
patients and caregivers alike. This comprehensive guide provides
librarians and library users with background on key diabetes
concepts, encompassing reliable print and electronic resources,
including hard-to-find periodicals and audiovisual sources. Each
chapter in this guide presents an overview and description as well
as an annotated list of multi-format resources on topics including:Types 1 and 2 and gestational diabetes
Types 1 and 2 and gestational diabetesDiet, clinical trials, and support sources
Diet, clinical trials, and support sourcesLegal and insurance issues
Legal and insurance issuesWith this guide, librarians can deepen their understanding and
collections, and thus improve service to the growing number of
patrons affected by, at-risk for, or curious about this pervasive
disease.
With this guide, librarians can deepen their understanding and
collections, and thus improve service to the growing number of
patrons affected by, at-risk for, or curious about this pervasive
disease.
