Background Sources - Medical Preparation Program - Bloom - LibGuides at Colorado Mesa University

Getting an overview

Books/Encyclopedias:

-Generally contain overviews of topics and disciplines, histories of subjects, and established information in a field

-May contain brief descriptions for a topic and might lead you to other further information sources

Click on the book cover above to browse the Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing & Allied Health

Consumer Health Complete This link opens in a new window
Subjects: Health Sciences, Nursing Full-text consumer-oriented content covering all areas of health and wellness from 1982-current.

MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients . Produced by the National Library of Medicine, this site provides information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in plain language.
World Health Organization - Health Topics
Provides information on health issues worldwide.
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Providing current and reliable information, the CDC detects and responds to new and emerging health threats, conducts research to prevent disease, and promotes healthy and safe behaviors, communities and environments.
Mayo Clinic Patient Care and Health Information
Provides reliable information on conditions, tests and procedures. Also provides a "Symptom Checker" tool with measured analysis of possible causes.