How to find information for clinical care and research
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Step 1: Connect to the UC San Diego network
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If you are ON campus: ► Connect your laptop or phone to the UCSD-PROTECTED wireless network or ► Log in to a UC San Diego campus computer |
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If you are OFF campus: ► Establish a UCSD VPN connection |
Step 2: Search for the publication
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| Articles | PubMed (UC San Diego version) — Locate a specific article with Find by Citation |
| Clinical decision support | UpToDate |
| Textbooks | AccessMedicine UC Library Search |
| Databases | A-Z databases |
| Journals | Journal Search |
| Books | UC Library Search |
Find additional information sources through the Online Clinical Library →
Step 3: Get the full-text publication
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► Click the If you don’t see this button in a search result, click on the 'PDF,' 'Full Text,' or 'Download' link. |
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► Did you encounter a paywall? If a publication requests payment or subscription access, this means the Library does not have the item. We can check external libraries to find a copy for you: Request an interlibrary loan → |
Troubleshoot Library access problems
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► Check that your VPN is properly configured if you are connecting from off campus ► Contact the ITS Service Desk if you need assistance with VPN setup ► Follow our step-by-step guide to resolve Library access problems ► Use Ask Us to contact us for Library guidance and support |
