Links
The following Internet Sites have been selected as sources for relevant, reliable and trustworthy health information.
- Centre for Evidence Based Mental Health
cebmh.warne.ox.ac.uk/cebmh/
The centre aims to promote and support the teaching and practice of evidence-based mental health care. This site includes information about the centre, articles about evidence based medicine, resources for evidence based practice, the journal Evidence Based Mental Health, and other links.
- The Cochrane Collaboration
www.cochrane.org/
This site provides access to systematic reviews of scholastic research. Included in this site is the Cochrane Library which provides access to current evidence based health care issues.
- Health Canada
www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index-eng.php
An excellent site for information on Canada's Health Care System, Medicare, Provinical Health Care Plans, and the Canadian Health Act. Includes current news on health issues, full-text of many Health Canada Sponsored reports. Browse by topic or search by keyword(s). Also provides access to information on diseases, disease prevention, and health promotion.
- Merck Publications
www.merck.com/mkgr/mmg/home.jsp
Provides access to the Merck Manual of Medical Information Home Edition and The Merck Manual of Diagnosis. Browse the Table of Contents or search by keyword(s) for information on specific diseases, conditions, and treatments.
- The Red Book
www2.vpl.vancouver.bc.ca/dbs/redbook/htmlpgs/home.html
The electronic version of the much-respected Red Book, published by Information Services Vancouver. This is an online guide to community, social & government agencies and services across the Lower Mainland.
- College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia
Provides access to information on the CRNBC in addition to some full-text publications, continuing education course listings, registration information and Nursing Education courses in BC. The Library catalogue is accessible to all, and the CINAHL (nursing) database is available to CRNBC members.
Mental Health Internet Sites
The following award-winning Internet sites have resources for mental health professionals, mental health customers and their families and friends, and the general public. All include symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, links to organizations and support groups. Some include book reviews, online newsletters, and online communities.
- Alzheimer Society of Canada
www.alzheimer.ca
This is the official website for the Alzheimer Society of Canada
- The Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing
hartfordign.org/
This site provides information for Geriatric Nurses regarding awards, programs, policies, publications, press releases, and links to other relevant sites
- Geriatrics and Aging
www.geriatricsandaging.ca
A physician's guide to the key issues and current trends in geriatric medicine and research
- Mental Help Net
www.mentalhelp.net
Includes book reviews and online communities
- Psych Central
psychcentral.com/grohol.htm
Includes book reviews and online communities
- Canadian Coalition for Senior's Mental Health
www.ccsmh.ca
- Dementia Journey
www.dementiajourney.ca
- VIHA Delirium in the Older Person
www.viha.ca/mhas/resources/delirium
- National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly (NICE)
www.nicenet.ca
- Canadian Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry
www.cagp.ca
- Acute Care Geriatric Nurse Network
www.acgnn.ca
- Clinical Practice Guidelines and Protocoles in British Columbia
www.bcguidelines.ca/gpac/
- Registered Nurse's Association of Ontario
Screening for Delirium, Dementia, and Depression in the Older Adult
www.rnao.org
- Registered Nurse's Association of Ontario
Caregiving Strategies for Older Adults with Delirium, Dementia and Depression
www.rnao.org
VCH Sites
