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Point of Care Resources
- BMJ Best PracticeBMJ Best Practice is an evidence-based clinical decision support tool designed for healthcare professionals. It provides up-to-date, reliable information on the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of medical conditions. The platform includes clinical guidelines, recommendations, and detailed information on disease management, helping healthcare providers make informed decisions at the point of care.
- ClinicalKeyPoint-of-care tool which allows users to search across textbooks, journals, and multimedia including medical and surgical procedures and images.
- Cochrane LibraryFind high-quality, independent evidence that combines the results of the world's best medical research studies to inform healthcare decision-making.
- DynaMedUpdated weekly, this tool provides evidence-based summaries based on reviews of over 500 core clinical journals and systematic review databases.
- PubMedPubMed is a free, searchable database maintained by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). It provides access to a vast collection of biomedical literature, including millions of citations from journals in fields like medicine, life sciences, nursing, dentistry, and health policy. PubMed includes articles, abstracts, and full-text resources related to clinical research, biomedical studies, and healthcare topics. It is widely used by researchers, clinicians, students, and healthcare professionals for accessing peer-reviewed research and staying up-to-date with the latest developments in health and medical fields.
- UpToDate
Peer-reviewed clinical information system supports point-of-care decision making. For assistance on account access, contact Jim Panacio.
Differential Diagnosis
- AccessMedicine - DiagnosaurusSearch 1000+ differential diagnoses by symptom, disease or organ system, or browse all entries.
- Isabel: Diagnostic Decision SupportIsabel's diagnosis decision support checklist enables a clinician to enter a patient's signs and symptoms and receive a list of likely diagnoses to investigate.
- VisualDxCombines high-quality, peer-reviewed medical images and concise, actionable information to support the accurate recognition and management of disease.
Guidelines
- ClinicalKey Practice GuidelinesIncludes links to full-text clinical practice guideline articles published in the journals on ClinicalKey, plus links to additional full-text guidelines from professional and government agencies available via the Web.
- VA/DoD Clinical Practice GuidelinesThough free to everyone, the guidelines on this site are those endorsed by the VA/DoD Evidence Based Practice Work Group.
CURRENT Practice Guidelines in Primary Care 2023 by Jacob A. David
ISBN: 9781264892228Publication Date: 2022-11-17Fully reviewed and updated guideline summaries! Quick access to screening, prevention, and treatment guidelines for the most common primary care conditions. Organized into topics related to disease screening, prevention, and management, and subdivided into organ systems for quick reference.
Patient Education
- ClinicalKey Patient EducationIncludes brief overview of clinical topics plus links from professional and government agencies. Major topics available in English and Spanish.
- MEDLINE UltimateMEDLINE Ultimate is a comprehensive version of the MEDLINE database, offering access to over 30 million articles from thousands of biomedical and life sciences journals. It provides advanced search features, full-text access to many articles, and enhanced content compared to the standard MEDLINE, making it a valuable resource for researchers, healthcare professionals, and students.
- Natural Medicines Comprehensive DatabaseNatural Medicines Comprehensive Database is an online resource providing evidence-based information on natural products, including herbs, vitamins, and supplements. It offers detailed monographs on their uses, effectiveness, safety, and interactions, helping healthcare professionals make informed decisions on integrative medicine. The database also includes clinical research, patient education, and tools for evaluating natural therapies alongside conventional treatments.
Clinical Textbooks
CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2024 by Monica Gandhi; Maxine A. Papadakis; Stephen J. McPhee; Michael W. Rabow; Kenneth R. McQuaid
ISBN: 9781265556037Publication Date: 2023-09-04The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy, 20th Ed. by Merck
ISBN: 9780911910421Publication Date: 2018-04-17
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