Finding Free Images on the Web : Using Search Engines

You can also use some of the familiar search engines to find re-usable images.  Settings in the Advanced search functions can help sort out those images in the public domain, or otherwise labeled for re-use. 

Using Google Images :
1. Go to Google Images Advanced Search
2. Fill in the search box with your search terms
           *  Hint : Consider also searching synonyms (e.g. vegetables, veggies, vittles)

3. Select other parameters as appropriate
4. In the Usage Rights section, click the radio button for "Only images labeled for reuse."
* Please be aware that conditions may apply to using any images you find through Google Image Search.

Using Flickr Advanced Search :
1. Go to Flickr Advanced Search
2. Enter your search terms
                * Hint : Consider also searching synonyms (e.g. vegetables, veggies, vittles)

3. In the Creative Commons section towards the bottom of the screen,
check "Only search within Creative Commons-licensed content"
check "Find content to modify, adapt, or build upon."

Did you find the perfect picture on Flickr?  Another option is to ASK the owner for permission to use the image.  With so many people posting their images, many hobbyists are very willing to share their work for limited purposes.  Often, they are delighted someone takes an interest in their work.

Finding Images on the Web

Position of the Heart in the Body by Darren Hopes.  

From Wellcome Image Library. 

Are you looking for medical images for a presentation or clinical education?
The purpose of this guide is to help you easily locate photographs, charts, diagrams, videos and other medical images on the web. 

Consider Copyright
Most image sources will include information about the copyright status.  Many sources will allow you to reproduce images for teaching or other non-commercial uses.  Always to remember to attribute the source of the image when incorprating it into your own presentations.

Affinity Library Image Resources

Harrison's Online / Access Medicine (via Affinity subscription)
Images avaiable from Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine and the books in the Access Medicine / Lange Educational Library are searchable via the Advanced Search Page. 
*  Images may be used in teaching.
*  Educational use refers to classroom teaching, lectures, presentations, rounds, and other instructional activities. 
*  Permission must be obtained for commercial use and the creation of derivative works. 

MDConsult Images  (via Affinity Subscription)
Users may print or download images for their personal, non-commercial use provided that all copyright and other proprietary notices are kept intact.

To use images in a poster, publication, or for any other similar use, permission must be requested through the Elsevier Rights Dept. 

StatRef - Advanced Search (via Affinity Subscription)
The Advanced Search Page provides limits to images/videos included in our StatRef eBooks. 


Medical Image Repositories on the Internet
Catalog of Clinical Images  - University of California-San Diego
"Web-based collection of physical examination findings."

NIH Image Bank  - from The National Institutes of Health

NIDDK Image Library -  From the Diabetes Clearinghouse.
A good source for black and white graphics on medical themes.   Images are in the Public Domain and free to use.

Public Health Image Library (PHIL) - Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

Wellcome Library Medical Photos
Includes over 40,000 contemporary and historical medical images from UK teaching hospitals and research institutes.  Images on this site are freely available for download for personal, academic teaching or study use, under one of two Creative Commons licences. For further details please see our Terms of Use.

Want even more?
Images, Photos, Multimedia Resources in Medicine - HLWiki Canada
          Some sources listed are free, some part free, some for fee.

Library as Place

By Margo Lambert, Contact: mlambert@affinityhealth.org,



Do you need a break from your breakneck pace? Libraries have always had the reputation for being quiet places. But if you have visited a public library recently, you’ll know that these libraries are becoming hubs of activity and you can’t always expect a quiet atmosphere when you visit.



The Affinity Libraries are places you can go if you need to get even a few moments of peace. The medical libraries at Mercy Medical Center and St. Elizabeth Hospital offer comfortable surroundings so that you can create a mini-escape during your busy day. Michele Matucheski and Ann Paulsen (Clark Family Library at Mercy Medical Center) and Margo Lambert and Karen Witz (Health Science and Resource Cafe Libraries at St. Elizabeth Hospital) are happy to welcome visitors. If you need to use a computer or if you need information or materials to support your work we can provide it for you. If you just need to see a smiling face and a have brief respite from your busy day, we offer that as well.


So, if you need to escape during the course of a busy workday, the Affinity Libraries might just be the perfect destinations.

Modeling Appropriate Behaviors for Customer Interactions

Resource list created for the MMC Breakfast Club topic
presented by Maria Myers and Bernedine Nitz
on February 3, 2012.


Books :
Contact the MMC (3-0342) or STE (8-2324) Libraries to check out any of these books.  We'll send them to you anywhere within Affinity. 
 1. The seven habits of highly effective people : restoring the character ethic
Author: Covey, Stephen R.
Call Number: BF 637 .S8 C68 1990
Location: MMC Library and STE Library

2. Living the 7 habits : stories of courage and inspiration [sound recording]
Author: Covey, Stephen R.
Call Number: Audio COVEY Livi 1999 MMC Library HIC AV
Call Number: BF 637 .S8 C668 1999 SEH Library

3. 180 ways to walk the leadership talk : the "how to" handbook for leaders at all levels
Author: Baldoni, John.
Call Number: HD 57.7 B178 2000
Location: MMC Library


4. Hardwiring excellence : purpose worthwhile work making a difference
Author: Studer, Quint.
Call Number: HD 70 S426 2004
Location: MMC Library ; STE Library; MMC Library Kindle
         >  Chapter 9; Priciple 7 : Align Behaviors with Goals and Values

5. The HCAHPS handbook : hardwire your hospital for pay-for-performance success
Author: Studer, Quint.
Call Number: W 84.1 S933h 2010
Location: MMC Library ; STE Library
         >  Chapter 2 has a section on "Key Words at Key Times" and AIDET.

6. Leadership mastery : how to challenge yourself and others to greatness / Dale Carnegie Training.
Call Number: HD 57.7 .L43434 2009
Location: MMC Library; MMC Library Kindle
          >  Chapter 4 - Mentoring that Makes a Difference
          >  Chapter - Consistency, Competence, and Phone Communication


7. The Leadership secrets of Santa Claus : how to get big things done in your "Workshop"-- all year long
Call Number: HD 57.7 H37 2003 SEH Library
         >  Chapter 8 is "Be Good for Goodness Sake" with this summary :
             1) Set the example
             2) Establish Guidelines and Accountability
             3) Remember that everything counts.


8. Results that Last by Quint Studer
Call Number : HD 57.7 .S787 2008
Location : MMC Library, STE Library, MMC Library Kindle
         >  Chapter 16 - "Build a Culture around Service" covers Standards of Behavior
         >  Chapter 19 - "Key Words at Key Times" covers AIDET.

9. Straight A leadership : alignment, action, accountability.
Author: Studer, Quint.
Call Number: HD 57.7 S7875 2009
Location: MMC Library & SEH Library

Websites and Articles


10. Being an exemplary role model: it begins with an optimistic attitude. Perry B. J Nurses Staff Dev. 2009 Sep-Oct;25(5):242-8. PMID: 19820536.  Link to this article.

11. Duke Human Resources - Expected Behaviors Employees
Link to this article.

12. Guide Staff Behavior by Setting a Good Example (2003)
Link to this article


13. How to Make the Most of Role Modeling - The Stairway Consultancy
Link to this article.

14. Role Modeling ; Making the Most of a Powerful Teaching Strategy
Link to this article.