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So what has the library ever done for you?

Here are some comments from our users explaining how the library service has an impact across the Trust and also for them personally.  Discuss your information needs with us.  See how we can support you, to improve patient care and experience across the Trust and beyond.

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The BNF app, via @midyorkslibrary

The newly launched BNF Publications app brings together adult and child BNF content though a single mobile app, for the first time. The app has been designed to provide prescribers, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals, working for the NHS in the UK, with easy access to information from the BNF

via Focus on: BNF/BNFC app — Mid Yorkshire NHS Staff Library

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New eBooks available from the Library!

Clinical Key New titles and editions now available live through the library catalogue

OpenAthens log in will unlock these new titles and many more already available!

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Alzheimer’s disease
(Borenstein, Amy) 1st ed ISBN:9780128045381

 

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Antibiotic Resistance
(Kon, Kateryna) 1st ed ISBN:9780128036426
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Barrett’s Esophagus
(Pleskow, Douglas) 1st ed ISBN:9780128025116
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Basics of Anesthesia
(Pardo, Manuel) 7th ed ISBN:9780323401159

 

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Ferri’s Clinical Advisor 2018
(Ferri, Fred) 1st ed ISBN:9780323280495

 

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IASLC Thoracic Oncology
(Pass, Harvey) 2nd ed ISBN:9780323523578
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Lanzkowsky’s Manual of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
(Lanzkowsky, Philip) 6th ed ISBN:9780128013687
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Plotkin’s Vaccines
(Plotkin, Stanley) 7th ed ISBN:9780323357616

 

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Radiology Noninterpretive Skills: The Requisites
(Abujudeh, Hani) 1st ed ISBN:9780323462976

 

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Rosen’s Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice
(Walls, Ron) 9th ed ISBN:9780323354790

 

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Ryan’s Retina
(Schachat, Andrew) 6th ed ISBN:9780323401975
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Swaiman’s Pediatric Neurology: Principles and Practice
(Swaiman, Kenneth) 6th ed ISBN:9780323371018

 

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Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics
(Rifai, Nader) 6th ed ISBN:9780323359214

 

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Zitelli and Davis’ Atlas of Pediatric Physical Diagnosis
(Zitelli, Basil) 7th ed ISBN:9780323393034
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Health Information Week Roundup #HIW2017

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The library had a stand in the glass corridor during Health Information Week (3rd – 9th July) but just in case you missed us, here is a summary of some of the resources we recommend checking out.

All of these information sources are trustworthy and suitable for directing patients to when they would like guidance.

APPS from Public Health England and the NHS – download from iTunes or Google Play

  • NHS Smokefree
  • Couch to 5k
  • BMI calculator
  • Catch it (anxiety management)
  • Be Health Smart
  • OWise breast cancer app (independent but CE-marked)

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NHS Choices

Information you can trust

www.nhs.uk

There is also a practical guide for patients on using the NHS Choices website here

 

 

 

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Remember books can help! The Reading Well agency has a lovely website full of book recommendations for patients, both about health issues and as a distraction from them too. https://reading-well.org.uk/

 

Behind the Headlines

This is a fantastic resource which looks at the facts and research behind what the papers are saying!

www.nhs.uk/news

 

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KnowledgeShare – tailored subscriptions to up to date evidence and publications

knowledgeshare-logoAll Christie staff have access to the KnowledgeShare current awareness subscription service.

https://www.knowledgeshare.nhs.uk/  

To set up a KnowledgeShare mailing simply log on to the website: using your OpenAthens username and password, submit some information about your role and the bulletins will arrive.

Just contact the library if you have not got an OpenAthens set up yet, or are having trouble logging on.

  • Easy to read, digest format emails
  • High level evidence relevant to your individual role and specific interests – you will NOT be inundated with primary research articles
  • High impact publications from sources you can trust
  • Information from a variety of sources, including The King’s Fund, NICE Guidance, NHS Improving Quality Reports and other national policy

An example:

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Some examples of information sources in Knowledge Share mailings:

Publications

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Articles

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Media eg. Podcasts

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Get Recognised for Excellence!

There are a diverse range of awards that you can put forward a team, project of member of staff forward for!

Huge thanks to our library colleague Tracey at Royal Preston Hospital for this comprehensive list of upcoming awards that acknowledge the effort of all sectors of the NHS workforce!

 

IET Innovation Awards

The IET’s annual Innovation Awards celebrate the very best in new innovations in science, engineering and technology, showcasing entries from around the world. Categories include healthcare technologies, information technology and sustainability.

Staff group: All staff

Deadline: 7th July 2017

Apply: http://conferences.theiet.org/innovation/

 

Social Enterprise Awards

To recognise and celebrate good practice in commissioning and providing social value. There are four award categories which include organisational leadership, individual leadership, promotion and value for money.

Staff group: All staff

Deadline: 7th July 2017

Apply: https://www.socialenterprise.org.uk/uk-social-enterprise-awards-2017 

 

Kate Granger Compassion in Care Awards

The campaign reminds health care professionals of the importance of introducing themselves to patients and how a relatively ‘little thing’ can positively affect a patient’s experience of the treatment and care they receive. It is now backed by a significant number of health trusts. There are three award categories; for an individual working in the NHS or delivering NHS funded services; for teams who are part of the NHS or who deliver NHS funded services; for whole organisations that are part of the NHS or deliver NHS funded services.

Staff group: All staff

Deadline: 10th July 2017

Apply: https://www.england.nhs.uk/leadingchange/resources/staff-programmes/kate-granger-awards/

 

HSJ Awards

The awards highlight examples of outstanding practice and innovation that help to safeguard and improve patient care. They inspire other organisations up and down the country like no other event.

Staff group: All staff

Deadline: 18th July 2017

Apply: https://awards.hsj.co.uk/

 

General Practice Awards

Designed to recognise, highlight, and reward the hard work and innovation that gets carried out every day in GP surgeries up and down the UK. Entries are invited from either team projects or individual achievements which serve the best possible care to patients.

Staff group: Medical and Dental

Deadline: 21st July 2017

Apply: http://www.generalpracticeawards.com/categories/

Notes: Entries close 5pm.  For GPs & Primary Care.

 

National Dementia Care Awards

Highlights excellence in all parts of the sector and rewards those who work tirelessly to provide consistently outstanding care.

Staff group: Nurse/Midwife/Visit

Deadline: 21st July 2017

Apply: http://www.careinfo.org/dementiacareawards-2017/

 

Workingmums.co.uk Top Employer Awards

Recognise employers who have embraced the business benefits of flexible working and have been proactive in seeking to recruit and retain talented staff, particularly working parents who want to combine successful careers with being a parent. Award categories include different sized employers, innovations, support, talent and career progression.

Staff group: HR, Workforce and OD.

Deadline: 21st July 2017

Apply: http://www.workingmums.co.uk/top-employer-awards/

 

Best Business Awards

The Best Business Awards aim to highlight and reward excellence across the private and public sectors to help you become even more successful. Entries are judged by an independent panel of past winners and other business experts. Each submission is scored against specific category criteria with particular emphasis on success and innovation.

Staff group: All staff

Deadline:  31st July 2017

Apply: http://www.bestbusinessawards.co.uk/public_sector_awards.asp

 

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Award for Outstanding Service

For nurses who provide exceptional care to their patients and demonstrate a continuing passion and enthusiasm for nursing which advances community nursing.

Staff group: Nurse/Midwife/Visit

Deadline: 31st July 2017

Apply: http://www.qni.org.uk/explore-qni/qni-awards/

 

Barron Prize. British Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons

Awarded for the best CD-ROM or DVD or video submitted by any Member of BAPRAS or by any plastic surgery trainee.

Staff group: Medical & Dental

Deadline: 10th August 2017

Apply: http://www.bapras.org.uk/professionals/training-and-education/prizes-grants-and-fellowships/barron-prize

Notes: For informatics in the North West. Need to register to access site.

 

EHI Awards

UK’s only dedicated healthcare IT award scheme.

Staff group: Admin & Managers

Deadline: 22nd August 2017

Apply: https://www.ehilive.co.uk/en/VISIT/ehiAwards/aboutehiawards.html

Notes: IT Staff/Managers/Clinical Staff.

 

iNetwork Innovation Awards

Celebrating public sector innovation. The awards are seeking entries that have designed or delivered exceptional projects or services to patients and service users.

Staff group: All staff

Deadline: 11th September 2017

Apply: http://devolution.i-network.org.uk/nominate/

Notes: Open to iNetwork members (including AQua membership). More information: http://aquanw.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/inetwork-innovation-awards-2016-now.html

 

Edie Awards

These prestigious awards celebrate real sustainability excellence and innovation, from the largest multi-national businesses to the smallest micro-organisations, whether operating across the public or private sector – as long as the initiative, project, product or strategy shows commitment, credibility and concrete results, you are eligible to enter!

Staff group: All staff

Deadline: 12th September 2017

Apply: http://leaders.edie.net/2018/en/page/home

 

Brandon Hall Group’s HCM Excellence Awards Program: The Technology Fall Programme

The Excellence Awards recognize the best organizations that have successfully deployed programs, strategies, modalities, processes, systems, and tools that have achieved measurable results. The program attracts entrants from leading corporations around the world, as well as mid-market and smaller firms.

Staff group: Admin & Managers

Deadline: 15th September 2017

Apply: http://www.brandonhall.com/excellenceawards/index.html

 

Occupational Therapy Show Awards

The awards will celebrate and acknowledge successful individuals and teams within the OT profession.

Staff group: Allied Health Professionals

Deadline: 15th September 2017

Apply: http://www.theotshow.com/why-visit/occupational-therapy-show-awards-2016

Notes: For occupational therapists. No information about whether or not awards will take place in 2017.

 

HFMA Awards

The HFMA National Healthcare Finance Awards celebrate excellence in finance departments across the four home nations, showcasing best practice and achievement in financial management and governance.  While the public sector ethos is as strong in finance departments as it is in front line services, the important work of these teams is all too often overlooked.

Staff group: Admin & Managers

Deadline: 29th September 2017

Apply: https://www.hfma.org.uk/education-events/awards

 

Learning Awards

Gold, silver and bronze awards are made in each category.  The awards can be entered by any company, organisation or individual who excel in the field of learning and innovative approaches.

Staff group: All staff

Deadline: 30th September 2017

Apply: http://www.thelearningawards.com/

Notes: For occupational therapists. No information about whether or not awards will take place in 2017.

The following sites also have ongoing awards/prizes and should be checked each month:

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Health Information Week #HIW2017

Health Information Week (HIW) is an annual, multi-sector campaign to promote the good quality health resources that are available to the public and to encourage partnership working across sectors.  This year it is 3rd-9th July.

What does it mean for Christie staff?

In the context of  Making Every Contact Count, you can ensure that patients, carers and families can access the information they need.

  • Let them know about our excellent Cancer Information Centre, in the glass corridor
  • Point them to the NHS Choices site at  www.nhs.uk
  • Tell them about the many books to support them at their local public library

What does it mean for the Christie patients, carers and families?

They will be confident in the information they receive

  • At the Cancer Information Centre they can talk to staff who can signpost them to a wide variety of information and support.  There are even health & well being books that can be borrowed
  • NHS Choices is the official website of the NHS England containing articles, videos and tools to help them make the best choices about their health and lifestyle, but also about making the most of the NHS and social care services
  • Public libraries support the ‘Reading Well’ and ‘Books on prescripton’ campaigns which help people understand and manage their own health and wellbeing using helpful reading.  ‘Mood-boosting books’ is another national scheme supported by public libraries.  Visit yours today!

Roger Spencer, Chief Executive of The Christie, supports the best information for patients.HIW CE

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Resource Spotlight: Anatomy TV

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Just a reminder to all staff that you have access to Anatomy TV from Primal Pictures.

This resource is a fantastic and easy to use online educational collection of fully interactive anatomical 3D images and models of the human body!

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Anatomy TV is available anywhere with internet access using your Open Athens log on: www.anatomy.tv

If you have yet to set up an Open Athens account, just register HERE

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New Subscription: Cancer Immunology Research Journal

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Staff now have access to Cancer Immunology Research Journal!

“Cancer Immunology Research publishes outstanding original articles reporting major advances in cancer immunology that span the discipline from basic investigations in host-tumor interactions to developmental therapeutics in model systems, early translational studies in patients, and late-stage clinical trials. The journal disseminates knowledge of immunology to the cancer research community, catalyzing cross-disciplinary work that yields a deeper understanding of the host-tumor relationship, more potent cancer treatments, and improved clinical outcomes.”

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Impact factor of 6.665

Currently ranks 20th out of 213 Oncology Journals

Currently ranks 18th out of 151 Immunology Journals.

Let the library know if you would like to be sent the Electronic Table of Contents for this or any other journal on a regular basis, right to your inbox.

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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

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It’s time to Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzA47J7QsVk) and so therefore it must be skin cancer awareness month. Chris T Bear has already done the appropriate thing and slid on his sunglasses, and here is some information including up to date evidence and guidance when it comes to skin cancer.

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“Excluding non-melanoma, melanoma is the fifth most common cancer in the UK. Around 13,500 new cases of melanoma are diagnosed each year.

More than a quarter of skin cancer cases are diagnosed in people under 50, which is unusually early compared to most other types of cancer.

Over recent years, skin cancer has become much more common in the UK. This is thought to be the result of increased exposure to intense sunlight while on holiday abroad.”

Information on Melanoma aimed at patients available from www.nhs.uk – accessed 26/05/17

Find the Pathway

Skin cancer – everything NICE says in an interactive flowchart https://pathways.nice.org.uk/pathways/skin-cancer

Melanoma https://pathways.nice.org.uk/pathways/melanoma

Get the NICE Guidance

Christie Research

Skin microtopography as a measure of photoaging and risk of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin in a US population.

Prevalence of skin cancer and related skin tumors in high-risk kidney and liver transplant recipients in Queensland, Australia.

Black tea consumption and risk of skin cancer: an 11-year prospective study.

Radiotherapy treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer: a survey of current UK practice and commentary.

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Behind the Headlines

“Expanding waistline linked to an increased risk of cancer”

‘Secret ginger gene’ may increase skin cancer risk for millions”

Treatment ‘breakthrough’ in man with advanced skin cancer

Cochrane Clinical Answers:

How do psychosocial interventions affect quality of life and emotional wellbeing in people with recently diagnosed cancer?

In people with primary cutaneous melanoma, how do surgical excision margins affect outcomes?

What are the benefits and harms of the adjuvant treatment interferon alpha in people with stage II or III cutaneous melanoma?