Many are full-text. For a more extensive search, use print periodical indexes and abstracts. The topics are arranged in alphabetical order. Periodical abstracts, such as Psychological Abstracts , are similar to periodical indexes but include informative summaries of each article or other type of research report. The monthly index, cumulated annually, covers about 120 English-language clinical journals.
Most articles included are of immediate interest to practicing physicians and health professionals.
Articles are arranged by subject and author. Cumulated Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature . Bimonthly,with annual cumulation. RA American Hospital Association in cooperation with the National Library of Medicine. Basic author-subject index to hospital literature concerning administration, planning and financing of hospitals and related health care institutions.