Information and resources

The Library Catalogue

All NHS libraries in Kent & Medway use the same online catalogue which you can find here. when you register with a library, a PIN will be issued to you so that you can renew and request books online.

By joining the NHS library most convenient to you, you can gain access to:

• the latest health-related books and journals
• information about Athens registration
• literature databases, e-journals and e-books
• mediated literature searches
• research support

 

Clinical Key

Clinical Key is a comprehensive, trusted, and fast way to search for answers drawn from one of the largest collections of clinical resources. Every medical and surgical specialty is covered; search for full-text articles, journals, e-books, guidelines, and much more.

You can access Clinical Key via your Athens account – it will be in your list of resources.

 

Training

e-Learning for Healthcare (e-LfH) is a Health Education England (HEE) Programme working in partnership with the NHS and professional bodies to support patient care by providing e-learning to educate and train the health and social care workforce.

Use your Athens account to register here

 

Access to resources via Open Athens

To access KMPT purchased journals online, you will need to self register for an Open Athens user name and password. Click on self register.

Athens also gives you access to nationally and regionally purchased resources.

 

Doctors Resource Rooms 

There are resident doctor and medical student Resource rooms available at our main sites to replicate a library/training area (complete with at least 2 x PCs /Literature/and AV to connect to teaching).

• Maidstone (1^st Floor Priority House)Dartford (Archery House)
• Medway (Britton House)
• Canterbury (Eastern and Coastal Area Offices)
• Thanet (Woodchurch Ward – new room will be available soon)