%0 Journal Article
%T Information Needs of Physicians and Surgeons of Jammu & Kashmir
%A S M Shafi
%A Dr. Mudassir Ashraf Wani
%J Trends in Information Management
%D 2011
%I University of Kashmir
%X Purpose:The paper attempts to explore the information needs of physicians and surgeons of Jammu & Kashmir. Design/Methodology/Approach:The survey is conducted among physicians and surgeons working at primary, secondary and tertiary health care institutions by administrating a questionnaire employing stratified random sampling. Findings:The information needs of the physicians and surgeons vary with practice location, affiliation and specialization. Most of the physicians and surgeons need patient data/patient care information, latest medical knowledge, information about new drugs and medical products/equipments. Originality/Value:The identification of information needs of physicians and surgeons is a maiden attempt for the state of J&K. This study may encourage and foster further research for effectiveness and better performance of medical libraries and information managers in the State.
%K Medical Practitioners
%K Physicians
%K Surgeons
%K Information Needs
%K Jammu & Kashmir
%U http://ojs.uok.edu.in/ojs/index.php/crdr/article/view/98