To do a literature search (or check a reference) you will probably need to search MEDLINE and/or the other health-related bibliographic databases such as Medline.  These are available via National Library for Health (www.library.nhs.uk).   To enter this site you will need an Athens password. Click here to register onlinr for an NHS ATHENS password. Too book 1-2-1 tuition sessions, please contact the library on 206 5405. These passwords are available to all staff:

• MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL and other health-related databases you can access at Hope
• Carrying out a literature search - a brief guide
• Free health databases on the web
• Find the journals that contain the references you found in your search
• Find books on the subject you are interested in
• Literature search presentations and linked workbook