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Literature Search Request

If you need information on a particular topic we can search the literature for you and provide you with a list of references matching your request. You can either be present at the time - to help guide the search - or we can conduct a search based solely on the information you provide on this form.

Please allow five working days for your completed search. Urgent requests for information in support of a particular clinical case will be dealt with as a priority.

If you would like to book an appointment for a literature search please telephone ext 1544 or email us.  Please complete and submit this form before your appointment.

For all other search requests, please complete and submit this form.

Sections coloured  red  must be completed.

Name:
Job title/grade:
Ward/Department (or site address):
Contact no:
Email address:

The search results will be emailed to you. You will receive a list of references, with abstracts where available, and including live links to full-text items. The search strategy will also be included.

If you prefer the results to be printed you may collect them from the library or have them posted to you. There is a charge of 5p per page for printouts. Please indicate below if you would like to collect your search or have it posted, and include the delivery address if different from above.
Send to:
Tick here to collect the results from the hospital library
 

Your search topic - please describe this clearly and in as much detail as possible.  Include information on any conditions, interventions and outcomes and the details of your population group and care setting.
 
Keywords - key search terms including medical terminology and any synonyms.
Excluded keywords - write down any terms you do not want included in the search strategy.
Relevant references - if you are aware of specific authors writing in this field or of any relevant articles, please include them here.
Date needed:

Why do you need this information?

Patient care Coursework Research and Audit
Personal updating Teaching Publication
Service development
Other:
What level of material are you looking for? – such as introductory; research studies only
What format/sources of information are acceptable? – such as journal articles; references to books, videos, web sites or organisations; statistics etc
How much material do you want? – everything available; no more than 20 articles etc
How long ago should the material have been published? As far back as possible last 10 years
last 5 years last 2 years
Please indicate the preferred country/language of origin of the material - tick all that apply UK USA Any English-speaking country
Any country
Other specific language/country:
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