Images -- medical, comical, inspirational, etc. -- can add greatly to the content of your presentation, poster, paper, or other publication. Images created by someone else may be free to use, require permission, or require payment. Regardless of the type of image, attribution on or near the image may be required. See the Copyright & Permissions tab for further guidelines.
Many library subscription databases, such as AccessMedicine, ClinicalKey, Pediatric Care Online, and LWW Health Library, have images you can use, provided that copyright or other proprietary notices are kept intact: See Copyright & Permissions for more details.
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Clinical decision support tool that builds differentials to evaluate the possibilities, compare variations, and improve diagnostic accuracy at the point of care across several professional specialties. Includes dermatology of skin types and skin of color. Mobile friendly. App available.
Designed to teach human anatomy to students of the health professions. Also serves as a place to review anatomy after initial exposure to the subject.
Scanning electron micrograph of just-divided HeLa cells, from the NIH Image Gallery.
A top diagnostic radiology database. Includes e-books, cases, and images on ultrasound, MRI, CT, and more. Mobile friendly.
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Use of images by individuals for educational purposes is generally considered fair use. If money changes hands or the image is used for publication (of some sort) then image users need to receive approval from image creators or owners before use to avoid copyright law violation.
Carefully read the verbiage at the origin of the image. Often image users rights and responsibilities are clearly defined there, as are the means for asking permission for use of desired images. Look for the terms "copyright" or "usage".
See the Copyright & Permissions tab for further guidelines.