Point-of Care Clinical Tools
Point-of-care tools are research and reference resources designed to answer clinical questions quickly and effectively. They are intended to be:
- useful at the point-of-care with the patient
- easy to use and contain filtered evidence-based information
- often include levels/grades of evidence and citations to the original research studies, systematic reviews or guidelines
Mobile Apps (subscription from Roseman)
Check the Use Mobile Apps Guide for instructions on installing these apps on your phone/device.
- AccessMedicine (McGraw-Hill) This link opens in a new window
- Clinical Key This link opens in a new window
- Clinical Pharmacology This link opens in a new window
- Micromedex This link opens in a new window
- UpToDate This link opens in a new window
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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.
- Merck Manual Professional AppCovers etiology, pathophysiology, and options for evaluation and treatment within all major medical and surgical specialties.
- Prime PubMedSearch, organize, and share information about medical literature directly on your smartphone or tablet.
- US Preventive Services Task ForceThe Prevention TaskForce (formerly ePSS) application assists primary care clinicians to identify the screening, counseling, and preventive medication services that are appropriate for their patients.
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