摘要：MEDLINE plus i s a Web-based consumer health information resource, made available by the National Library of Medicine (NLM). MEDLINE plus has been designed to provide consumers with a well-organized, selective Web site facilitating access to reliable full-text health information. In addition to full-text resources, MEDLINE plus directs consumers to dictionaries, organizations, directories, libraries, and clearinghouses for answers to health questions. For each health topic, MEDLINE plus includes a preformulated MEDLINE search created by librarians. The site has been designed to match consumer language to medical terminology. NLM has used advances in database and Web technologies to build and maintain MEDLINE plus , allowing health sciences librarians to contribute remotely to the resource. This article describes the development and implementation of MEDLINE plus, its supporting technology, and plans for future development.
