Encyclopedic Guide to Searching and Finding Health Information on the Web Search and Strateg... Book

Designed to help librarians and health care consumers conjure relevant results from a blank screen, this guide includes helpful information about using search engines, communicating with health professionals, and researching a wide range of healthcare topics. Four broad sections cover diseases and disorders, mental health and mental disorders, life stages, and reproductive health and wellness; subsections address specific diseases or areas (e.g., children's health issues, pain and pain management, and alternative health sources. Each subsection begins with information about where and how to start researching, then lists specific diseases and topics along with recommended search terms and important web sites. Other search aids include a quick start guide, a detailed table of contents, and a browseable version of the guide on CD-ROM. Annotation © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR