HEALTHLAWYER: an informal comparison with medical and legal databases.
This article compares HEALTHLAWYER with other legal and medical databases in an informal study. Local network building is an important element of this work. The memo format is used to illustrate the working style of the study group. Using a sample question, each author includes HEALTHLAWYER in a multi-database search strategy. Memos are exchanged regarding search formulations and search outcomes. HEALTHLAWYER, it is concluded, is a helpful database when initiating research on a medical/legal question.
D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D007255:Information Services; D007883:Legislation, Medical; D008523:MEDLARS; D014481:United States