In recognition of the upcoming 50th anniversary of Cyclone Tracy, the Library has curated an interesting selection of resources telling the experiences, perspectives and ramifications of the devastation Darwin and its population suffered in 1974.
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The Hospital Library suffered damage to 500 books and another 1000 went missing. Read more about the rehabilitation of the Darwin Hospital Library and other interesting resources:
Allied health professionals play a valuable role in delivering effective healthcare for Territorians. Allied health services within NT Health are provided across the full spectrum of healthcare including acute care, primary health care, rehabilitation, and disaster response, and cover all five NT regions.
We've put together this selection of library resources to support the ongoing professional development of allied health professionals, and to encourage evidence-based patient care, program development, and policies.
An open access digital repository that showcases the research projects and output of researchers working for the Northern Territory Department of Health (NT Health), while also collecting and preserving publications and multimedia produced in an official capacity, that represent the department.
The library has a number of subject guides that provide a curated selection of books, journals, mobile apps and other resources on particular topics. View these guides related to Allied Health topics:
In recognition of the International Day of the Midwife (May 5th) and International Nurses Day (May 12th), we would like to thank all nurses and midwives for your professionalism, compassion and round-the-clock commitment to caring for patients across the Territory.
To support the ongoing commitment of nurses and midwives to professional development and implementing evidence-based, best practice solutions to patient care, we have put together a selection of resources that you might find useful for your continuing education and clinical practice.
A peer reviewed database containing information on drugs and other chemicals breastfeeding mothers may be exposed to. Includes information on levels of substance and adverse effects in nursing infants, as well as suggested alternatives where appropriate.
Nursing Reference Center Plus provides evidence-based information for quick reference at the point-of-care. Find Disease Summaries, Medicine Information, Care Plans, eBooks, Continuing Education Modules and more Terms of Use
Summarises key findings and provides detailed, practical recommendations on the use of medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding to support the clinical decision making process. Terms of Use
A clinic manual for primary health care practitioners in remote and rural communities in Central and Northern Australia. Requires a free, individual registration to access.
Journals
Browse the extensive range of Nursing and Midwifery journals available in the library collection
