What Are Point-of-Care Tools?
Point-of-care tools are medical quick reference tools and drug information databases designed to answer clinical questions quickly and effectively.
- Reference resources intended to be useful at the point-of-care with the patient
- Support clinical decisions with fast retrieval of summarized, evidence-based information
- Often include levels/grades of evidence and citations to the original research
Pharmacy Subscription Apps
Provided by Roseman Library
Micromedex
- Micromedex This link opens in a new window
A clinical database that includes reference information about drugs, toxicology, diseases, acute care, and alternative medicine.
1. Visit your mobile device's app store and search for Micromedex.
2. Download the app directly to your device.
3. Open the app. The activation code will generate on the mobile device.
4. Tap "ACTIVATE NOW."
5. Beneath the login information, select "OpenAthens Login."
6. Search for "Roseman University of Health Sciences Library."
7. Log in as you normally would for Roseman University resources, including multi-factor authentication.
8. Select "Activate Device."
Clinical Pharmacology
- Clinical Pharmacology This link opens in a new window
A drug information & medication management resource. Includes drug monographs, patient education tools, clinical calculators, reports, and more.
1. Log into Clinical Pharmacology using the link above or another Roseman provided link.
2. Click "Register" (upper right) or log in with your existing personal Clinical Pharmacology or ClinicalKey username and password.
3. Download the mobile app from the Apple or Google Play app store.
4. Login using the username and password you just created/tested.
5. This will trigger the final download of the app contents.
If you have trouble logging into the app, check that you are logged out of Clinical Pharmacology on your laptop/desktop. Access Clinical Pharmacology and check whether your name appears in the upper-right corner. If it does, click your name or the three stacked lines, and select 'Log Out'.
Up to Date
- UpToDate This link opens in a new windowComprehensive evidence summaries for disease states, diagnostics, labs, medical calculators, guidelines, drug information and more.
Login to UpToDate using your Roseman network credentials (choose Institutional or OpenAthens sign in options from the mobile app or website). You will be prompted to register for an account the first time.
ClinicalKey
- Clinical Key This link opens in a new windowMedical reference books, clinical overviews, medical journals, drug information, and practice guidelines.
1. While on campus, log in and click "Register" in the top right corner.
2. Using your Roseman email address, fill in the required information on the registration page.
3. Click Register when finished. ClinicalKey will display an activation message and sends a confirmation email.
4. In the confirmation email, click the link to officially start your remote access.
5. Download the ClinicalKey app from the Apple or Google Play app store.
6. Log in on the app using the registration information you just created.
This will grant 180 days of remote access. Prior to the end of the 180 days, log into your ClinicalKey personal account while on a Roseman campus This will extend access another 180 days. Should your remote access expire, follow the above steps to re-activate your access.
Access (McGraw-Hill) App
- Access (McGraw-Hill) AppEngage with all the content and resources from AccessPharmacy on the Access App. Create a free MyAccess Profile to engage with all available content and resources.
Mobile Apps (free options)
- CDC Vaccine Schedules App for Health Care ProvidersCDC app to identify correct vaccine, dosage, and timing with just 2 or 3 clicks.
- EpocratesMedical reference app with drug information, interactions, codes, guidelines, and more. Lite version free, plus version $174.99 yearly.
- HerbList AppNIH - National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health app for evidence-based summaries of over 50 herbs
- Merck Manual Professional AppVisit your preferred app store for the Merck Manual Professional App. Provides health care practitioners and students with clear, practical explanations for thousands of conditions in all major medical and surgical specialties. It covers etiology, pathophysiology, and options for evaluation and treatment. Free.
Desktop/Laptop Access
These point-of-care tools are provided by Roseman University Library but without free access to the mobile app.
You can check with the app provider for student pricing.
- 5 Minute Consult This link opens in a new window
- UpToDate Lexidrug This link opens in a new window