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Research & Writing Support Librarian
Physician Assistant Databases
- Bates' Visual Guide to Physical Examination®Bates' Visual Guide to Physical Examination® is an educational resource that provides video demonstrations of physical examination techniques used in clinical practice. It is a companion to the widely-used Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, a textbook for medical students and healthcare professionals. The visual guide features step-by-step videos of physical exams across various body systems, helping students and practitioners learn proper examination techniques, improve their clinical skills, and understand how to assess and interpret findings.
- CINAHL® UltimateCINAHL® Ultimate is a comprehensive database for nursing and allied health professionals, providing access to a vast collection of research articles, evidence-based practice resources, and educational materials. It includes full-text access to thousands of journals, books, conference proceedings, and other resources related to nursing, healthcare, and medicine. CINAHL® Ultimate covers a wide range of topics, including clinical practices, healthcare management, patient care, and nursing education.
- Draw It to Know It (DITKI)Draw It to Know It (DITKI) is an online educational tool that uses interactive, hand-drawn visuals to help students learn complex concepts in anatomy, physiology, and other health-related fields. The platform offers a range of lessons and diagrams that allow users to "draw" structures and systems, reinforcing learning through visual and active engagement. It is widely used by medical students, healthcare professionals, and educators to improve understanding of anatomical structures and biological processes.
- Draw it to Know it - PANCE
Draw It to Know It is an interactive online educational platform that teaches foundational scientific concepts through interactive drawing tutorials, accompanied by narration and self-testing exams. This module contains twenty-four modules focused covering topics seen on the PANCE board exam.
- EmbaseEmbase is a biomedical and pharmacological database that provides access to peer-reviewed literature, including journals, conference abstracts, and drug information. It is widely used by researchers and healthcare professionals for evidence-based studies, particularly in pharmacology and clinical trials, and includes international content not always found in other databases like PubMed.
- LWW Health Library - PA Rotations/Specialties CollectionThe LWW Health Library - PA Rotations/Specialties Collection offers essential resources for physician assistant students during their clinical rotations. It includes textbooks, case studies, and clinical tools across specialties like internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, and family medicine, supporting students’ training and enhancing their clinical knowledge with evidence-based content. Log in using your PCOM username and password. Upon logging in, you can optionally create a personalized account, which allows access to self-assessments, saving favorite content, and more, though it is not required.
- 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.
Clinical Tools
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Last Updated: Jan 24, 2025 3:08 PM
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Subjects: Physician Assistant Studies