UpToDate – What is it ?
UpToDate – What is it ? A “Point of Care” source of medical information for health professionals – a huge and continually updated medical textbook and more… Accessible via NBRHC Intranet AND via your mobile device – see related powerpoint for details on setting it up on your mobile device Mobile access available for all major platforms except Blackberries Written, reviewed and continuously updated by more than 5,100 physicians. Used around the world. Based on reviewing more than 460 journals plus sources of systematic reviews such as the Cochrane Database of Systematic reviews
Use of Up to Date Basic Searching is self explanatory – also includes: Graphics such as tables and photos PCUs (Practice changing Updates) Drug Interaction tool Patient information (includes drug topics) Calculators What’s New Continuing Education credits
Main search screen: Topic is Diabetes Treatment
Use of Graphics feature – where to find
Use of Graphics feature – sample graphic
PCUs - Practice Changing Updates
Drug Interaction tool via Up to Date
Main Patient Information Menu
Finding Drug information for patients
Calculators – Pediatrics
Sample Pediatrics Calculator
What’s New
Sample: What’s new in Geriatrics
Continuing Education Credits, click Help FAQ, scroll down to see topics for Nurses and other health care professionals
Any Questions? Contact our Librarian – Bonnie Brownstein bonnie.brownstein@nbrhc.on.ca OR library@nbrhc.on.ca (705) 474-8600 ext 2693