Surgery

Surgery Knowledge Hub

Library resources

The Library has a wide range of books and e-books, plus a collection of exam revision books. We also have books on non-clinical subjects such as leadership, doing research, and much more. All East Cheshire NHS Trust staff are able to join the library. If you are unsure where to start please speak to a member of library staff and we will be happy to help you.

Library catalogue

Oxford Specialist Handbook picture - click to access the ebooks

UpToDate

UpToDate is an evidence-based decision support tool which is available to all Trust staff. It includes over 11,000 clinical topics, drug information, practice-changing updates and more. Create your free personal login and collect CME / CPD points each time you use it. Access at work by clicking the UpToDate link in the Start Menu, or from anywhere with a personal login. More information.

Access UpToDate

Athens

A lot of resources are only available to subscribers. Athens is the key to unlocking access. Athens accounts are free to set up and use, click the button below to set yours up today!
Login to Athens - you can update your details and link directly to resources.

Social media

Royal College of Surgeons @RCSnews
British Journal of Surgery @BJSurgery
Breast Snippets @clinicallibrar1

Videos

Keep up-to-date

KnowledgeShare is our targeted current awareness service. Alerts are emailed out every fortnight. Your KnowledgeShare profile can be created to be as broad or specific as you need, and can be updated if your interests change. It can include non-clinical topics such as leadership, management, coaching, and research, as well as clinical conditions.