Characters for Boolean searching of multiple terms, use:
& |
for AND |
/ |
for OR |
! |
for NOT |
* |
wildcard for truncation of terms |
*Note that search results are limited to a maximum of 500 records per query*
ANY WORD or PHRASE: Note that when searching this field, you automatically execute a broad search across the entire document record. This selection also will search the abstract field, which may not be visible on to the general public. To narrow your search, go to the Advanced Search option.
Type this: |
To Find: |
|---|---|
medical home |
exact phrase, in that order (medical home) |
medical home* |
exact phrase, singular or plural |
home* |
home, homes, homeless, homelessness, homer etc. |
medical & home |
broader search, find both words anywhere in record |
medical / home |
broadest search, find one word, or both, anywhere |
medical home ! nursing |
find the phrase, not including the word nursing |
medical and home care |
find only the exact phrase "medical and home care" |
Limiting a Search:
Select Format, and select either:
Document - to find all types of reports, books, audiovisuals, factsheets, etc.
Articles - to find journal articles
Organization - to find national or community organizations
Audiovisual - to find videotapes, CD-ROMs, DVDs, etc.
Fact Sheet - to find brief statistical or factual summaries on a topic
Select Advanced Search, to search more categories such as language, date, journal title.
Select Organization Search, to search organizations by city, state, zip code, and more.
Select Audience, to limit search by level of publication, enter either:
- General Public
- Professionals
- Patients
- Students
Special Search Tips, to find:
Easy-to-read, consumer health booklets, enter keywords, enter in Subject:
LOW LITERACY MATERIALS / CONSUMER INFORMATION
Foreign language consumer materials, enter keywords, enter in Language:
CHINESE / SPANISH / CREOLE, etc.
Organizations providing foreign language services, enter keywords, select Format - Organization, and enter in Subject:
CHINESE / SPANISH / CREOLE, etc.
Scholarships or funding resources, enter keywords, and select Subject:
SCHOLARSHIPS / FELLOWSHIPS / FUNDING / GRANTS
Statistical information, enter keywords, and enter in Subject:
STATISTIC*
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