NLM Releases New “About MedlinePlus” Website Information

Posted by Alan Carr on November 13th, 2019 Posted in: Announcements, Communications Tools, Consumer Health, MedlinePlus, NLM Resources

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The information about MedlinePlus on the website has been expanded and updated, with the following highlights:

• New pages for general information about MedlinePlus, using MedlinePlus, and information for web developers.
• A message from NLM Director Dr. Patricia Flatley Brennan
• A new overview of MedlinePlus (with a printable PDF version coming soon)
• New citation format examples
• Updated guidelines for selection of links for MedlinePlus
• Updated resources for trainers and librarians
• Expanded guidelines for linking to and using content from MedlinePlus
• More information about how content on MedlinePlus is reviewed and updated

To streamline this area of MedlinePlus, the FAQs, awards and recognition page, milestones page, bibliography, and MedlinePlus tour have been discontinued. When applicable, these links have been redirected to related content on MedlinePlus. As always, feedback is welcome. Use the “Customer Support” button at the top of any page to submit a comment or question.