the cochrane library

The Cochrane Library

What is the Cochrane Library?

The Cochrane Library is a database of research on the effectiveness of different health care treatments and interventions. It is widely recognised as an excellent source of health care information for consumers and health professionals alike.

The Cochrane Library comprises a collection of seven internet databases of health information, updated quarterly, designed to help healthcare professionals make treatment decisions and inform patients about the care they receive.

Access

FREE for all Australians

National access to the Cochrane Library is funded by the Commonwealth Government of Australia.

FREE for all New Zealanders

On 4 November 2005 access to the Cochrane Library was made free for all New Zealanders by the Ministry of Health and DHBNZ.

Access is via the Ministry of Health's website or via the New Zealand Guidelines Group website

Overseas member access

Currently there is no free access to the Cochrane Library for members of the College overseas (beyond New Zealand).

New Site - www.thecochranelibrary.com

www.thecochranelibrary.com

Since January 2005 The Cochrane Library database has been published by Wiley InterScience at www.thecochranelibrary.com

It is no longer at available at www.nicsl.com.au/cochrane or www.update-software.com

User Materials

Guides and information

The new Cochrane Library interface on Wiley InterScience is different and features a number of improvements. A range of informative materials about using the new Cochrane Library site are available More

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Alerts

Subscribe to receive regular updates about The Cochrane Library including an alert when each quarterly edition is published, and information about recent enhancements by sending your contact details to: databasegroup@wiley.co.uk

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