Consumer Health Information Services and Programs: Best Practices
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One of the most important aspects of consumer health information services and programs is the emphasis on best practices. As a consumer health librarian, I am always looking for successful examples of services and programs that I can offer to the patients and families of my hospital. This book is an invaluable resource for consumer health librarians, especially those who are solo, as I am. I usually have to attend the Medical Library Association (MLA) annual meeting or solicit ideas from MEDLIB-L readers to find out about ideas that work.
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