ClinicalKey, a clinical search engine by Elsevier, provides an extensive library of multimedia resources designed to support clinical decision-making, medical education, and patient communication. These resources include:
- Medical
and Surgical Images: Access to over 7 million images,
including professional clinical photography, radiological scans (X-rays,
MRIs, CT scans), charts, and anatomical diagrams.
- Procedure
Videos: More than 12,000 step-by-step videos demonstrating
clinical and surgical procedures, many of which are peer-reviewed for
accuracy.
- Presentation
Maker: A tool that allows users to export saved images directly
into PowerPoint (PPT) files. This feature automatically
includes source links and proper citations for educational use.
- Patient
Education Handouts: Over 15,000 customizable handouts that
use simplified language and illustrations to help explain conditions and
treatments to patients.
- Clinical
Calculators: Interactive tools for medical formulas, dosing, and
risk scores integrated into the search results.
How to Access Multimedia
- Search: Enter
a keyword into the main search bar on the ClinicalKey homepage.
- Filter: Select "Image" or
“Video” from the content-type dropdown menu to see both images and
videos.
- Refine: Use
the sidebar to filter specifically for "Images" or
"Videos," or to narrow results by medical specialty.
Access Clinical Key via the NHS Knowledge and Library Hub or online www.clinicalkey.com and log in with your OpenAthens account.
