Access quality information
This guide contains the essentials to ensure that you locate quality information for use throughout the medical program.
Tools and Tutorials
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Evidence-based practiceLocating best evidence: A step by step approach
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How to find guidesTechniques and resources to find specific information formats.
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Vancouver referencing style guideThe Vancouver style of referencing is a numbered style and is predominantly used in the medical field.
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Modules to help you complete your assignmentsSelf-paced online tutorials that will guide you through searching for information and completing your assignments.
Databases
These are a selection only. Please use the "All Health Databases" link below to access a comprehensive list.
High impact journals
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BMJ JournalsBMJ - British Journal of Medicine
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JAMAJournal of the American Medical Association
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MJAMedical Journal of Australia
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NEJMNew England Journal of Medicine
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PLoS MedicinePLoS - Public Library of Science
Multimedia
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An@tomediaTo get the best use of the An@tomedia product it is recommend to first view the Introduction on how to use an@tomedia.
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Radiology ResourcesMedical Imaging resources used in the UQ med program
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ClinicalKeyIncludes Procedures Consult
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Instant anatomyContains lectures, diagrams, podcasts and revision questions
to bring out the relevance and basic principles of anatomy. For remote access University of Queensland students will need to register.
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AccessMedicineAccess multimedia via the multimedia tab in AccessMedicine
Get started
Resources for medicine to help you get started.
Your liaison librarian can provide expert advice for your subject:
Reference
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Medscape (eMedicine)(Free registration required)
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Stockley's drug interactionsA source book of interactions, their mechanisms, clinical importance and management.
Related guides
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Systematic reviews guideDetails the principle features of systematic reviews, and how to conduct them.