Welcome to the Clinical Pharmacy LibGuide
Use this Subject LibGuide to help you make the most of the library and information resources and services.
Search across the print and online collections for books, chapters, articles, journals and lots more.
For more in depth research in databases and archives, use the A-Z Databases List.
There are a wide range of online resources that will help you trace books, journal articles and much more, to support your study and research. Key resources are highlighted in the adjacent tabs.
Explore the how to find resources guide as a starting point.
This video introduces a range of evidence-based resources from NICE including NICE Guidelines, the BNF and BNFC.
BNF Publications reflect current best practice as well as legal and professional guidelines relating to the uses of medicines. Content includes:
It is important to plan your search strategy, and manage your search results so that you get the most from your online searching.
Keep a record of all the material you need to cite in your assignments, papers, projects etc.
Use the Search Techniques and Referencing guidance to assist you.
PICO Model
Defining a clinical question in terms of the specific patient problem aids the searcher in finding clinically relevant evidence in the literature. The PICO Model is a format to help define your question.You may be asked to use this approach for clinical queries.
Find out more on the PICO LibGuide.
MeSH terms
For some of the databases you search you may need to understand what MeSH terms are. This guide provides an introduction to medicine subject headings and how they are used in medical databases.
If you would like to search smarter, try this health literature search strategy builder.
It's takes you through the process step by step and is a good place to start if you are new to searching or need a refresher!
As you search you need to keep track of all the material you will be using in your academic work so that you can cite and reference it appropriately.
Always check your module handbook for specific departmental guidance on the style required for your assessed works and dissertations. Check with your personal tutor or dissertation supervisor if you need clarification.
For more guidance take a look at:
This is the leading guide to referencing and avoiding plagiarism, covering everything from understanding plagiarism and identifying sources to setting out quotations and creating a reference list. Comprehensive and accessible, it provides readers with detailed examples of print and electronic sources, business, government, technical and legal publications, works of art, images and much more. Packed with practical tips and example sources in both citations and reference lists, it makes referencing manageable and easy to follow for everyone.
Academic Skills: Skills for Referencing online support
Find out more about the skills support available to help you develop a range of academic skills including essay writing, referencing, critical reading and getting the most out of lectures.
There are a range of clinical skills videos and online learning material available to you. These can be accessed here. You will need to login in using your Exeter IT username and password to access these resources.
There are also free online training materials such as Practical Clinical Skills. This offers Simulation-based lessons cover heart sounds, murmurs, lung sounds, carotid bruit, blood pressure measurement and EKG training.
If you are looking for public health policies or guidelines don't forget to visit the Department of Health or NICE websites.
If you are looking for health statistics take a look at the guide to UK Health and Health care statistics.
For general guidance on finding statistics use the Statistics LibGuide.
The UN Global Issues Website offers in depth analysis of a variety of topics including ageing and health issues. 
During your studies you may need to find, use or run Systematic Reviews or search for grey literature. Use the LibGuides to find out more.
BMJ Best Practice is a clinical point of care tool designed to support you to use evidence effectively in practice. You can look up evidence-based summaries of conditions, treatment pathways and patient information. This resource relies on stonger evidence, saving you the time of searching multiple sources for the best evidence.
Sage have produced a comprehensive LibGuide to help you get the best from the resource.
The ability to critical appraise the resources you use as part of your studies ia a key skill for health professionals.
Find out more on the Critical Appraisal LibGuide.
To access Anatomy resources, go to the A-Z Database listing.
You can search for the resources below by title or by selecting Anatomy as the subject type.
You can access:
Reflective practice is increasingly being considered as a critical dimension of professional development for health professionals.
Find out more on the Reflective Practice for Health Professionals LibGuide.
