title: Making the most of MEDLINE.
abstract: The MEDLINE database is firmly established as an essential tool in medical research and practice, and all doctors should develop MEDLINE search skills. This article reviews key elements of the database, looking particularly at areas of common error, and the options available when fine-tuning a search. A better understanding of MEDLINE should lead to more effective use of this invaluable resource.
authors.affiliation: Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin, Ireland.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Brazier
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: McCabe
mesh_terms: D016251:CD-ROM; D020407:Internet; D016239:MEDLINE; D018875:Vocabulary, Controlled