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Unmask Misinformation

  Found some health information and not sure if it’s true? Work out if you can trust it by using the Misinformation Unmasked strategy .   Un  –  Unsure Listen to your senses! If something about a post or article makes you feel unsure, it might be misinformation. M  –  Manipulated Blurred background? Weird wording? Poor lighting. Videos, articles and images … they can all be manipulated to create misinformation. A  –  Agenda Health info should put the inform in information. But misinformation usually has a secret agenda. S – Sidekick When checking for misinformation, two heads are better than one. Check with a friend or ask library staff if you see something you’re not sure is right. K  –  Knowledge If someone’s making bold health claims, ask yourself “What is their knowledge based on? Are they an expert?” Find out their qualifications and if they can be trusted. E – Evidence Anyone can claim anything onli...

Electives (Midwifery) - no change in library loan rules.

If you are embarking on an elective in the next few weeks, to ensure you do not incur any fines it is advisable to return your books to the library before starting your placement. Students are welcome to continue to borrow items, but please be aware that normal requirements to renew items, and the possibility that items will be recalled or fines incurred for late return/renewal, will still apply.

Accessing Wiley Online eJournal Titles

Wiley Online have again changed the way that NHS Athens users access their ejournals. Start by logging in and searching for your ejournal title via the NHS My Journals A-Z list . Click on the Wiley Online link listed in the search results list. This should take you to the ejournal page on Wiley. However it most likely will not have logged you in (even though you have just logged in). Click the “ Institutional login ” link near the top right-hand-corner. You then need to select your organisation – I don’t believe that these have been set up correctly for us; however NHS users should enter “ city general hospital ” into the institution box. This should find an entry for “ City General Hospital Health Library (Athens) ”, select this. Select this even if you do not work for UHNS / City General Hospital. Then click the login button. You may be prompted for your NHS Athens username and password or you may be automatically logged through. You will then be dumped on the Wiley ...