An OpenAthens account allows you to access a range of quality information online. Users can access Healthcare Databases Advanced Search(HDAS) and nationally purchased contents including the following resources and it is free to access.
| Resources | Content |
| Healthcare databases | Including Medline, Embase, HMIC, PsycInfo, AMED, British Nursing Index and CINAH |
| British National Formulary / British National Formulary for Children | Smartphone and tablet apps providing access to prescribing information |
| Journal articles | Links to the full text of journal articles |
| E-books | Links to the full text of books |
| BMJ Best Practice | Access to the latest relevant information when making diagnosis and treatment decisions |
| ProQuest Hospital Collection | Health and social care publications and evidence-based resources |
| PsycARTICLES | Full-text articles for journals relating to mental health |
NICE also provide a short guide to searching the databases which is available at:
and some frequently asked questions at:
Jill Rutt is the Athens Knowledge Manager for us in Barnsley and can be contacted at the Health Economics, Evidence and Evaluation Service (HEEES), Yorkshire and Humber Commissioning Support, 722 Prince of Wales Road, Sheffield S9 4EU. Tel: 0114 305 1193, E: jill.rutt@nhs.net W: www.yhcs.org.uk
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