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understanding mental disordersPatient handouts are a great tool for clinicians, improving a patient’s commitment to a treatment plan as well as providing information for future reference.

A new edition of a popular patient handout title is available for psychiatric conditions - Understanding Mental Disorders: A Patient and Family Resource.

Three more sections have been added to this title, including Obsessive-Compulsive, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

These new sections (as well as the existing ones) are available through Himmelfarb Library’s institutional subscription.

The content of these chapters is taken from APA’s Understanding Mental Disorders: Your Guide to DSM-5®.

Existing chapters that are included in this resource are:

Soon to be included are Anxiety and Addiction.

This resource is key for practicing medical professionals and those interested in key psychiatric conditions and patient education.  Each handout provides an easy-to-understand yet comprehensive guide to each condition.

Interested in more resources for patient education? Check out ClinicalKey (available online and as an app) and other resources courtesy of Himmelfarb Library.

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New pensAccess the resources and tools that you need to prepare for the Boards!  Himmelfarb Library's Board Preparation: USMLE Step 1 guide provides you access to:

  • Review programs - Case files, question banks, and practice exams.
  • General review books - Print and online; Crush, Pre-Test, Deja Review, Kaplan, High-Yield, Step Up, and more!
  • Subject specific guides - Need to review a topic area in more depth?  Find print and online review books here organized so you can quickly access resources in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Microbiology, and more.

If you have questions or would like to suggest a resource for this guide, please contact Laura Abate (leabate@gwu.edu).

 

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Himmelfarb Library's Annual Book Sale will be held from Tuesday, September 2 through Friday, September 5, 2014 from 8:30 AM to  12:00 midnight.  The book sale will  occur on the 1st floor of the library in the Reference Nook.  In addition to books, Dell CPUs, monitors and other technology equipment will also be sold!

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Bates' Pocket Guide to Physical ExaminationBates' Pocket Guide to Physical Examination is now available from Himmelfarb Library as an e-text and as an app.  The Bates' Pocket Guide is a concise resource with quick reference information on:

  • Interviewing and taking health history.
  • Illustrated review of physical examination.
  • Common, normal, and abnormal physical findings.
  • Assessment techniques for specific scenarios.
  • Guides to interpretation of selected findings.

In addition to online e-text access, Bates' Pocket Guide to Physical Examination can be installed on your personal mobile/handheld device as an app. Bates' app access provides you anytime/anywhere access to Bates' Pocket Guide as it functions even in areas without WiFi connectivity. Here's how to install Bates' Pocket Guide:

  1. Access the registration page and register for a uCentral account.
  2. Download/install the uCentral app.
  3. Login to the uCentral app to load content.

For additional apps, please consult our Mobile/Handheld Resources guide or ask us!

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paeasyHimmelfarb Library is pleased to announce the availability of a new tool to support physician assistant students preparing for the PANCE and PANRE.  PAEasy is offered by the publishers of USMLEasy and offers a similar system of practice questions, answers, and links to supporting information in AccessMedicine.

PAeasy provides access to 1,200 questions and answers that simulate the PANCE and PANRE and provides full explanations for the answers.  PAEasy can be customized by signing up for an individual username/password within Himmelfarb Library's account to allow you to track your progress and take advantage of all of PAEasy's features:

  • Robust Performance Profile tracks your performance by topic and test scores over time and allows you to compare your scores to others using PAEasy, including test-takers at GW.
  • Three testing modes including un-timed practice mode, a timed exam, and a simulated test that replicates the official test.
  • Customization features
    • Select the length and subject areas of a test or create a set of randomly selected question.
    • Retake tests composed of questions previously answered incorrectly so you can focus on weak areas.
    • Time your tests or practice at your own pace.
    • Take tests composed of questions that you are seeing for the first time.
  • Targeted readings from AccessMedicine, identified based on where you need additional study.
  • Anatomy Flash Cards offering 150 full-color anatomy images, derived from The Big Picture: Gross Anatomy.

You can access PAEasy from on- and off-campus locations via the link on the E-Databases webpage using either ALADIN or VPN/GWireless.  If you have questions about this resource or access, please contact Laura Abate at leabate@gwu.edu.

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Himmelfarb Library now offers 'First Aid' - to help you prepare for exams!  The library recently acquired the First Aid books online to support studying for the USMLE, clerkships and wards, and speciality boards as well as other exams.

USMLE 'First Aid' e-texts include:

Clerkships and wards 'First Aid' e-texts include

Specialty board 'First Aid' e-texts include

The First Aid books are available 24/7 via our E-Texts webpage.  If you have any question, please contact Laura Abate at leabate@gwu.edu.

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