Description: The Cochrane Library consists of a regularly updated collection of evidence-based medicine databases that help inform healthcare decision-making, including The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (CDSR), Cochrane Central Register of Controlled trials (CENTRAL), and Cochrane Clinical Answers.
Access: Western University of Health Sciences authorized users only. Remote access via the proxy server available for currently enrolled students, faculty, and staff of WesternU.
Provider: Wiley Online Library
Subject Coverage: Evidence Based Medicine
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Authorized Sites
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Remote Access
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