HealthConnect International has just published a new issue of the E-Health in Practice Bulletin. The current issue of the bulletin, which seeks to highlight a select number of e-health tools, resources, and opportunities that are specifically applicable for users in low-resource settings, includes the following featured items:
* International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications (INASP) – Resources provided through this nonprofit UK-based organization include a country-by-country directory of full-text journals and other online resources that have been made available as well as training materials that are downloadable through their website. INASP also provides hands-on training at locations all over the world.
* Healthcare Information For All by 2015 [HIFA2015] Campaign / Community / E-mail Forum – For those interested in keeping up-to-date with initiatives related to improving access to health information, HIFA2015 provides an active discussion forum through an Internet mailing list.
* Health IT Bibliography – Maintained by the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, this peer-reviewed collection of articles and web-based resources provides case studies and practical advice on the development of health information systems.
* Swinfen Charitable Trust Telemedicine Links – Clinics and hospitals in developing countries are encouraged to join Swinfen’s telemedicine network, which currently provides free consultations from over 380 medical specialists to members of 132 hospitals in 35 countries.
* Latin American Health Care Network – MEDNET – This project, funded in part by the European Union, provides a model for supporting remote teleconsultations in rural settings as well as supporting the development of health information systems.
* Understanding Evidence-based Healthcare: A Foundation for Action – This free online course provides an overview of evidence-based healthcare.
* Calendar of Upcoming E-health-related Events
The full issue can be accessed from the HealthConnect International website (in HTML or PDF) at:
http://www.healthconnect-intl.org/resources.html
Interested individuals may also directly subscribe to the E-Health in Practice Bulletin at http://groups.google.com/group/healthconnect-international or by contacting bulletin@healthconnect-intl.org.
Best regards,
Mark Storey
Managing Director
HealthConnect International
"Bridging the health information divide"
http://www.healthconnect-intl.org
mailto:mstorey@healthconnect-intl.org