Open AccessProviding health information for patients, families and the public
Author(s) -
Joyce Backus,
E Lacroix
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
information services and use
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1875-8789
pISSN - 0167-5265
DOI - 10.3233/isu-220149
Subject(s) - variety (cybernetics) , the internet , public health , medical information , health information , health care , internet privacy , world wide web , medicine , public relations , medical education , nursing , family medicine , computer science , political science , artificial intelligence , law
When Dr. Lindberg was sworn in as Director, the National Library of Medicine (NLM) was providing few resources with information useful to the public, having concentrated efforts towards health professionals and scientists. With his arrival, and that of the Internet in the 1990s, NLM embarked on a research and user-focused path towards providing authoritative health information for patients, families and the public. MedlinePlus, NIHSeniorHealth, and MedlinePlus en espanol delivered health information in a variety of formats using text, still images, audio and video. These resources were supported by NLM advisors and Dr. Lindberg’s strong belief that patients and families needed easy access to medical information to be able to effectively care for themselves in illness and maintain the best health possible throughout their lives.