Guides: Consumer Health: Library Resources

Books

Health Reference Series
These sourcebooks contain consumer health information on a number of health topics from allergies to congenital diseases.

Best Choices from the People's Pharmacy by Joe Graedon; Teresa Graedon
Call Number: 615.1 GRA
From the trusted authors of the "People's Pharmacy" syndicated newspaper column comes Best Choices from the People's Pharmacy, an essential reference that empowers readers to make intelligent, informed choices from among the array of treatment options--home remedies, herbal and nutritional supplements, and prescription and over-the-counter drugs--available today.
How to Be a Patient by Sana Goldberg
Call Number: 610.696 GOL
From registered nurse and public health advocate Sana Goldberg, RN, a timely, accessible, and comprehensive handbook to navigating common medical situations.
Less Medicine, More Health by H. Gilbert Welch
Call Number: 632.1 WEL
The author of the highly acclaimed Overdiagnosed describes seven widespread assumptions that encourage excessive, often ineffective, and sometimes harmful medical care.
Overkill by Paul A. Offit
Call Number: 610 OFF
An acclaimed medical expert and patient advocate offers an eye-opening look at many common and widely used medical interventions that have been shown to be far more harmful than helpful. Yet, surprisingly, despite clear evidence to the contrary, most doctors continue to recommend them.
Your Medical Mind by Jerome Groopman; Pamela Hartzband
Call Number: 610 GRO
Making the right medical choices is harder than ever. Whether deciding on a cholesterol drug or choosing a cancer treatment, we are overwhelmed by information from all sides: our doctors' recommendations, dissenting expert opinions, confusing statistics, conflicting media reports, the advice of friends, claims on the Internet, and a never-ending stream of drug company ads. This book shows us how to chart a clear path through this sea of confusion.

Databases

Gale: Health and Wellness This link opens in a new window
Gale: Health & Wellness is a comprehensive resource that provides integrated access to medical, statistical, health, and related information. Use this resource to find information about diabetes, cancer, obesity and depression, among other conditions. Also search within current topics in the news, drug and herbal remedies, health directories, and health highlights.

Material from this database is intended for informational purposes only, and you are encouraged to consult with your own physician to discuss any course of treatment presented or suggested here.
Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine This link opens in a new window
Created specifically for students, knowledgeable consumer health researchers and health care professionals, Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine integrates millions of articles from a wide range of nursing and allied health journals, newspapers, magazines, newsletters and select consumer health information sources. Many of the articles are full-text.

Evaluating Health Information

Evaluating Internet Health Information
This tutorial from the National Library of Medicine teaches you how to evaluate the health information you find on the internet. Included is a downloadable checklist that you can use to critique the quality of information that you are researching.
Finding and Evaluating Information
With a world of information at our fingertips, the ability to locate and discern reliable information sources is essential. Learn how to search for and evaluate information using the library and other resources.
Finding and Evaluating Online Resources
This guide from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health provides instructions on how to evaluate health information online. There are several questions as starting points for assessing the source, accuracy, currency, and more.

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Right Service at the Right Time

Healthcare Services: Orange County
The Right Service at the Right Time is an online tool used by librarians and library users throughout Florida to find necessary social services and government assistance. Select your county, then Service Type you are looking for. Here, we have already selected Orange County and Healthcare Services.

Blood Pressure Monitor Kits

Blood Pressure Monitor Kits are available for checkout at Eatonville, Hiawassee, South Trail and Windermere branches to adult cardholders. The kits include an electronic blood pressure monitor, arm cuff, hard case, and a toolkit with educational material.

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