When considering the effectiveness of clinical care, many point to the important work of clinicians and researchers in improving patient outcomes. But there is one other behind-the-scenes role that is also vital to providing the highest quality care: the medical librarian.
These trusted specialists assist clinicians in their workflow, relying on a host of solutions to provide fast, accurate and up-to-date answers for important clinical questions. With access to the right digital solutions, medical librarians are in a much stronger position to help clinicians quickly access accurate and trusted content that supports clinical trials and helps them to better diagnose and treat even the most complex patient ailments. However, mergers and acquisitions across the healthcare industry, combined with cuts to medical library budgets and personnel, have made it more challenging for medical librarians to be efficient in their role.
Many healthcare leaders discussing the future of healthcare technology in a post-pandemic world focus on the power of innovation – and how new digital initiatives can help improve both patient and caregiver experiences.1 While the focus has largely been on enhancing the patient experience, experts consistently agree that digital initiatives should also include creative ways to support clinical decision-making.2 When technology can find new ways to assist medical librarians and, by extension, the clinicians their work supports, everyone wins.
To learn more, download the case study "Spotlight Series - Medical Librarian: Ensuring Fast, Accurate and Trusted Content for Clinicians."
