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About King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre in Riyadh (KFSH&RC-R), is recognized internationally for its world-class facility, latest medical technology and equipment, experienced and professional doctors and health care providers, and excellent medical care. KFSH&RC-R opened in 1975 and is located close to Riyadh’s city center. The hospital has reached an international standard of excellence equivalent to that of leading global academic medical centers. KFSH&RC-R focuses primarily on research in the field of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, transplant immunology, genetics, molecular diagnostics, and proteomics. The facility has maintained the highest standards in specialized medical care in an integrated educational and research environment.

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BMJ resources for KFSH&RC

This video will give you an overview of the BMJ resources provided to you by King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre.

Welcome

Health Sciences Library

Welcome to the Health Sciences Library at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center (KFSHRC) in Riyadh-Saudi Arabia. The Health Library at (KFSHRC) is a clinical and research center that strives to support KFSHRC staff in their commitment to providing excellence in patient care, education, and the advancement of research. The Library's mission is to provide an enhanced learning environment and information services for the improvement of patient care throughout Saudi Arabia and the region.

The King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center (KFSHRC) Health sciences Library is your partner in the practice, research, and education. The KFSHRC Library is open to those affiliated with King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center — students, residents, fellows, health care professionals, faculty, and employees. The Library customers have in-library and remote access to the libraries' many collections, including both digital and traditional library resources.

Library Resources and Nursing Professional Development Awareness Day

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تشاركة مكتبة العلوم الصحية وشؤون التمريض في مستشفى الملك فيصل التخصصي ومركز الأبحاث في اليوم التوعوي للحصول على فرصة التعرف على المصادر التي توفرها مكتبة مستشفى الملك فيصل التخصصي ومركز الأبحاث وكيف يمكنك الاستفادة من هذه المصادر.

Launch of the new Digital Library Portal and Mobile App

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Launch of the new Digital Library Portal and Mobile App
Health Sciences Library Section is glad to announce the launch of our new Digital Library Portal and Mobile App under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Majid bin Ibrahim Alfayyadh, Chief Executive Officer. Our new Portal and App have been designed to provide seamless access to a vast array of medical resources, research articles, training materials, and more. Whether you are in the hospital or on the go, these tools will enhance your ability to stay informed and up-to-date with the latest advancements in healthcare.

Ovid Lippincott

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As part of its continuous efforts to equip the clinicians with the lates Evidence Base Practice resources, and in Collaboration with Ovid | Lippincott, The Academic and Training Affairs (the Health Science Library) arranged a hands-on training on the two platforms Lippincott Procedures and Lippincott Advisor to the Physical Therapy Department.

Lippincott workshop with Nursing Department

•Completed Lippincott agreement

•Held the opening of Lippincott workshop with Nursing Department and medical staff

•Initial completion of modification of the new Library portal (evidence search, my Library, digital library app)

•Ongoing collaboration with project engineering and contract department for the construction of the new Health Sciences Library section

•Started the uptodate database site through Saudi digital Library portal that causes cost effective for the Library and A&TA as a whole.

تم الانتهاء من اتفاقية ليبينكوت

تم افتتاح ورشة عمل ليبينكوت مع قسم التمريض والطاقم الطبي

الإنتهاء المبدئي من تعديل بوابة المكتبة الجديدة (البحث عن الأدلة، مكتبتي، تطبيق المكتبة الرقمية)

التعاون المستمر مع قسم هندسة المشاريع والعقود لبناء قسم مكتبة العلوم الصحية الجديد

بدء تحديث موقع قاعدة البيانات اب تو ديت من خلال بوابة المكتبة الرقمية السعودية مما يجعل التكلفة فعالة للمكتبة وِإداره الشؤون الأكاديميه

•Completed Lippincott agreement

•Held the opening of Lippincott workshop with Nursing Department and medical staff

•Initial completion of modification of the new Library portal (evidence search, my Library, digital library app)

•Ongoing collaboration with project engineering and contract department for the construction of the new Health Sciences Library section

•Started the uptodate database site through Saudi digital Library portal that causes cost effective for the Library and A&TA as a whole.

تم الانتهاء من اتفاقية ليبينكوت

تم افتتاح ورشة عمل ليبينكوت مع قسم التمريض والطاقم الطبي

الإنتهاء المبدئي من تعديل بوابة المكتبة الجديدة (البحث عن الأدلة، مكتبتي، تطبيق المكتبة الرقمية)

التعاون المستمر مع قسم هندسة المشاريع والعقود لبناء قسم مكتبة العلوم الصحية الجديد

•Completed Lippincott agreement

•Held the opening of Lippincott workshop with Nursing Department and medical staff

•Initial completion of modification of the new Library portal (evidence search, my Library, digital library app)

•Ongoing collaboration with project engineering and contract department for the construction of the new Health Sciences Library section

•Started the uptodate database site through Saudi digital Library portal that causes cost effective for the Library and A&TA as a whole.

BMJ

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research center is collaborating with BMJ through providing their different clinical, learning and research tools.
BMJ Best Practice: Evidence-based clinical support tool, action oriented and structured around the patient consultation.
BMJ Learning: High quality continuing medical education for doctors and other healthcare professionals
Research to Publication: Online research methodology and publishing programme for doctors and healthcare researchers
BMJ On Examination: Test your medical knowledge with quality, exam format revision questions.

Let"s Talks Wellness Environmental Month

Health Sciences Library joined Let's Talk Wellness Environment Month event.

Book Exchange & donate will be available in our Health Sciences Library( Main Hospital. Third Floor ) open SUN to WED from 7:30am -5:00pm / Thursday from 7:30am -4:00pm.

UpToDate & Lexicomp

تحت رعاية الإدارة التنفيذية للشؤون الأكاديمية والتدريب بمستشفى الملك فيصل التخصصي ومركز الأبحاث ، نظمت المكتبة الطبية تدريبًا عمليًا لمدة يوم كامل على UpToDate & Lexicomp وعقد جلسات مخصصة تستهدف جميع المتخصصين في الرعاية الصحية وتثقيفهم حول أفضل الممارسات لاستخدام حلول دعم القرارات السريرية (UpToDate - أداة دعم القرار السريري و Lexicomp - الحل المرجعي للأدوية) وكيف تساعد كلا الأداتين المارسين الصحيين في ممارستهم السريرية اليومية من تحسين الرعاية المقدمة وتحسين النتائج.

Under the auspices of the Executive Department of Academic Affairs and Training at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, The Medical Library organized a full-day UpToDate & Lexicomp hands-on training and customized orientation sessions targeting all Healthcare professionals and educating them on the best practices of utilizing the clinical decisions support solutions (UpToDate - The clinical decision support tool & Lexicomp - The drug reference solution) and how both solutions help the clinical staff in their daily clinical practice by enhancing patient care, increasing their clinical knowledge, and improve the outcomes.

Announcement: New Computer Devices

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News Headlines

MoH: Expat Doctor Arrested for Breaching Healthcare Regulations and Cybercrime LawsThis link opens in a new windowMar 26, 2025
An expatriate doctor was arrested for violating health professions and cybercrime regulations and the case was referred to security authorities.
Healthcare System Delivers Over 65,000 Services to Umrah Performers in Makkah and MadinahThis link opens in a new windowMar 26, 2025
The healthcare system provided over 65,000 services to the guests of God in Makkah and Madinah until the 25th of Ramadan.
Health Ministry Launches the 5th Edition Of "Walk 30" Initiative in Sports BoulevardThis link opens in a new windowMar 21, 2025
The Ministry of Health, in partnership with the Sports Boulevard Foundation, announced the launch of the fifth edition of the "Walk 30" event
Almost 2 Billion Steps Recorded in the First Edition of the Saudi “Walk 30 League”This link opens in a new windowMar 20, 2025
The healthcare system concluded the first "Walk 30" League, which witnessed a significant turnout all over the Kingdom. This initiative
MoH Reiterates Commitment to Upholding Patients' Rights and Quality of Healthcare Services on World Consumer Rights DayThis link opens in a new windowMar 17, 2025
Coinciding with World Consumer Rights Day, the Ministry of Health reiterated its commitment to protecting patients'
The First Edition of "Walk 30 League" Kicks off With Over 10,000 ParticipantsThis link opens in a new windowMar 12, 2025
The first edition of the "Walk 30 League" which is organized by the Ministry of Health started yesterday. The league is part of the "Walk 30" campaign,
“MoH” Warns Against Forgery Sick Leaves and Confirms Legal PenaltiesThis link opens in a new windowMar 9, 2025
The Ministry of Health has warned against dealing with social media accounts that issue forgery sick leaves. This comes as part of its supervisory
Launching The First Edition Of “Walk 30” League with Inclusive Community ParticipationThis link opens in a new windowMar 8, 2025
The Ministry of Health launched the first edition of the Saudi Walking League (Walk 30 League). It will start on March 11, as part of the
After Winning Kotler Award, “Walk 30” Event Achieves a Tangible Impact on Community HealthThis link opens in a new windowMar 4, 2025
The Ministry of Health confirmed that the "Walk 30" event has achieved a tangible impact in promoting community health and adopting the culture of walking
Ministry of Health to Commemorate "Health Martyr Day"This link opens in a new windowMar 2, 2025
The Ministry of Health commemorated the "Health Martyr Day", which is on March 2 annually, in recognition of the sacrifices of medical
“Fast Healthily”: Integrated Awareness Efforts Exerted by The Healthcare System to Enhance the Quality of Life During RamadanThis link opens in a new windowMar 2, 2025
The healthcare system has launched “Fast Healthily” campaign, which aims to promote the adoption of
With The Addition of Ten New Hospitals to The Global Ranking, Saudi Hospitals Continue to ExcelThis link opens in a new windowMar 1, 2025
The Saudi Ministry of Health has announced that ten Saudi hospitals have achieved remarkable positions in the prestigious 2025
Health Ministry Intensifies Supervisory Efforts to Ensure Compliance with Medication Dispensing RegulationsThis link opens in a new windowMar 1, 2025
The Ministry of Health intensifies efforts to ensure that health and pharmaceutical facilities adhere to approved regulations and bylaws,
Saudi Ministry Of Health Wins Kotler Award For The Best Health Campaign “#Walk30”This link opens in a new windowFeb 25, 2025
The Ministry of Health won the Kotler Award Saudi Arabia for the Best Health and Wellness Campaign “#Walk 30”, which aims to establish a culture of walking
Health Endowment Fund to Launch The Sixth Health Grants ProgramThis link opens in a new windowJan 27, 2025
As part of the Health Endowment Fund’s efforts to contribute effectively to health development in the Kingdom, the Fund has financed,
Riyadh to Host Second Edition of Model of Care ForumThis link opens in a new windowJan 23, 2025
Riyadh is scheduled to host the second edition of Model of Care Forum under the patronage of Minister of Health H.E.
MOH: Expatriate Dentist Suspended for Committing Medical Errors in Riyadh and TabukThis link opens in a new windowJan 23, 2025
The Ministry of Health has barred an expatriate dentist from practicing the health profession after it was proven that he had committed
Seha Virtual Hospital wins the Transformation Project Award 2024 at the Project Management Offices SummitThis link opens in a new windowDec 29, 2024
Seha Virtual Hospital and the Innovation Empowerment Center won second place in the “Transformation Project
Ministry of Health Is Honored as An Advanced Entity According To "NDI" IndexThis link opens in a new windowDec 29, 2024
The Ministry of Health was honored as an advanced entity according to National Data Index "NDI" in its first edition 2023/2024
Ministry of Health Refers 5 Health Practitioners to The Competent Authorities Due to Professional ViolationsThis link opens in a new windowDec 22, 2024
The Ministry of Health announced the detection of professional violations committed by five health practitioners through social media

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مستشفى الملك فيصل التخصصي ومركز الأبحاث...الصرح الطبي

مقدمة قصيرة عن البداية المتواضعة لمستشفى الملك فيصل التخصصي ومركز الأبحاث ومن ثمَّ النهوض إلى أرقى المستويات في مجال الرعاية الصحية عن طريق استقطاب أحدث الأجهزة والتقنيات الطبية والعلاجية. وكذلك تسليط الضوء على الجوائز التي حيزت حتى اليوم