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Healthcare: Getting Started

This guide provides resources for research related to healthcare, including industry and information techonology management.

Healthcare - Topic Development & Background Information

Start your assignment by getting the facts!

Use a library database!

These databases allow you to discover current issues and topics related to healthcare and the healthcare industry.

CQ Researcher

CQ Researcher reports include: overview and history of key issues and policies, discussions, pros & cons, references and bibliographies.

Allows you to find background information on a variety of topics including but not limited to:

  • biotechnology
  • public health
  • health care reform
  • prison health care
  • mental health care and mental health policy
  • prescription drug costs
  • abortion debate
  • assisted suicide
  • opioid crisis and marijuana legislation
  • sexual assault and bullying
  • veteran’s health care.

Use online encyclopedias for background information

Do you like Wikipedia? Try an encyclopedia = creditable, authoritative and trusted. Use these library databases to find background information on your topic.

Healthcare - Topic Development & Background Information


Helpful websites for getting started