ACCESSING THE SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE - THE REALITY OF VIRTUAL SCHOLARSHIP

The age-honored practice of plowing through the Index Medicus in a goo d medical library to meander through citations for treasured finds is an anachronism. Today, clinicians have the astonishing capacity to bri ng to bear existing knowledge almost effortlessly. Virtual scholarship makes available up-to-date medical citations and their abstracts. The re can be access around the clock on any topic in the office, at the b edside, or from home. Computerized searches of the medical literature promote directed continuing education and may enhance clinical care of patients.