Building Vocabulary - key to searching 
Search terms template  sample exercise concept map

Vocabulary is the key for finding what you want. Similar terms, variant spelling and spacing will effect your search. For example: healthcare or health care. Your healthcare vocabulary will grow as you learn more in class. Make note of words used to describe ideas. 

Use a healthcare dictionary when you don't understand a word. 

Slee's health care terms Ref RA423.S564 2008
Dictionary of Health Insurance and Managed Care Ref RA413.D5364 2006
Lexikon Ref RA423.L49

Use healthcare encyclopedias to learn more. 

Encyclopedia of health care management 
Health care policy and politics A to Z Ref RA395.A3R689 2009

Try subject encyclopedias from other areas, note variant terms for healthcare  

Use a database thesaurus to find terms used for your topic

Many databases include a thesaurus or subject searching.
MnPALS Library Catalog - click a subject heading when you find a book.
MeSH Terms Medical Subject Headings used in NLM Gateway, PubMed, CINAHL 
    Click on Term Finder. Type "health care delivery" find term box.

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