CREATING AWARENESS IN INFORMATION SOURCES & SERVICES AMONG USERS OE HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN NIGERIA
CREATING AWARENESS IN INFORMATION SOURCES & SERVICES AMONG USERS OE HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN NIGERIA
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2004-12-03
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Ibrahim, Umar
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Abstract
The paper discusses four broad types of health information sources. Highlighting the problems
of availability of health information resources in Nigerian medical/health institutions and libraries and information centers, the paper provides different kinds of information service that can be provided to health workers. The paper concludes by calling for adequate funding of medical/health libraries in the country. Also a call is made on the need to reposition the Health Management Information Systems established in the country.
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Being a Commissioned paper delivered during special Nursing Book Fair, held at the school of Nursing Graduation Ground, A. B. U. Teaching Hospital, Tudun Wada, Zaria, from 1st - 3rd December, 2004
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CREATING AWARENESS,, INFORMATION SOURCES,, INFORMATION SERVICES,, USERS OF HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS,, NIGERIA,