Welcome to the Medicine guides hub
This comprehensive collection of guides will assist you with developing your clinical research skills in the areas of Medicine, Medical Imaging and Optometry and related fields. Building strong clinical research skills early in your degree will assist you with identifying quality peer-reviewed journal articles, rigorous studies, and clinical resources for your assessment research. Proficiency in undertaking clinical research can be a key graduate skill sought by prospective clinical and healthcare employers.
The Library can provide advice and assistance with:
- Accessing and searching for clinical resources
- Evaluating clinical resources
- Developing clinical research skills
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact the Health Scholarly Services Librarians.
Starter guides
These three guides provide essential library skills, guidance on evidence-based practice, and instructions for referencing styles in health and medicine units.
Library essentials for first year
Learn about essential library skills, resources and services tailored for first-year medical students.
Evidence-Based Practice
Insights and resources for navigating the principles and procedural steps of Evidence-Based Practice.
Medicine resources
This guide provides useful resources covering a wide range of medical areas.
Medical imaging
Explore resources on various medical imaging modalities, such as X-ray, CT, MRI, and ultrasound.
Optometry and Vision Sciences
Discover resources on eye health, vision care, and related fields, including optics and vision therapy.
Research Scholar Program
Access resources and support for participation in the Research Scholar Program. Including creating a literature search strategy.
Medical ethics
Discover resources on ethical principles, case studies, and guidelines in areas such as informed consent, end-of-life care, and research ethics.
Study designs in health research
Explore study designs used in health research and how to critically appraise them. Including randomised controlled trials, cohort studies, etc.