The following databases and resources are suggested in locating information for the two major papers required in AHS 105 on Medical Malpractice, and Informed Consent. To access the databases, click the online databases link from the library’s webpage. (Note:  A TTC ID card is needed for off campus access).  For help in using the databases see the tutorials or research sections of the library webpage.

Note:  Using different keywords or search terms that are similar will often times expand your results lists and therefore provide more information.  For example, in addition to Medical Malpractice, use terms like: Medical negligence, human error and medicine, physician negligence, wrongful death suit, "cerebral palsy and malpractice" (using the actual name of the resulting condition or birth defect).   When researching Informed consent other keywords could be: parental consent, parental notification, parental involvement in abortions.  Do not just type in abortions.  This results in thousands of sites with the word abortions in it.   Narrow your search to what you are looking for.  

ONLINE DATABASES

Westlaw—Campus Research

¨       Agree to terms at bottom of first page

¨       Select Law tab at top left of page

¨       Use the advanced search by selecting that tab (should default to this)

¨       Enter Search terms (such as Medical Malpractice)

¨       Specify desired date range. (such as Previous 5 years)

¨       At ”Select Databases >Cases” click in the boxes beside “All Federal Cases” and “All State Cases”

¨       Click Search

You may print, email, or download Westlaw cases.

Expanded Academic  (through Infotrac)
Contains scholarly journals, case studies, brochures, etc. Use the side blue menu to search for articles using subject, keyword, or advanced search features. Also you may limit your search to refereed (peer reviewed) articles to provide more credibility.  With Expanded Academic the search can also be limited to certain journal titles only (i.e. you want to see want JAMA - the Journal of the American Medical Association has in it instead of People or Good Housekeeping).   

Proquest Direct

 ¨       Select the Proquest database.

¨       Using the drop down box  located by Database, select Medical Sciences - Nursing & Allied Health Source.

¨       Using the Basic Search box, type in your search term(s) or phrase.  (Example - Medical Malpractice AND Court Decisions)

¨       Check the boxes that say Full text documents only and Scholarly journals including peer-reviewed.

..       Click Search to see results.

You may print or email Proquest articles.

NetLibrary  (Online Electronic Books)
Numerous electronic books are available through TTC’s Online library (netLibrary).  Using keyword search, enter the topic or subject you are studying.  The resulting book titles are all fully available online.  Some of the titles found in NetLibrary include: 

Medical Malpractice: A Comprehensive Analysis - by Bhat, Vasanthakumar N. (keywords: medical malpractice)
Errors, Medicine, and the Law - by Merry, Alan.; McCall Smith, R. A. (keywords: medical malpractice)
Cancer and the Law: A Medical Negligence Guide - by Waxman, Jonathan.; Simons, Daniel (keywords: medical negligence)

Using additional keywords will result in other titles found in electronic format.

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