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UpToDate: Comprehensive Medical Information Resource

Accessible point-of-care medical information source written and updated by 5,100 physicians, with tools like PCUs, Drug Interaction, and Calculators. Explore patient information, graphics, and Continuing Education credits.

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UpToDate: Comprehensive Medical Information Resource

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  1. UpToDate – What is it ?

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Main search screen: Topic is Diabetes Treatment

  5. Use of Graphics feature – where to find

  6. Use of Graphics feature – sample graphic

  7. PCUs - Practice Changing Updates

  8. Drug Interaction tool via Up to Date

  9. Main Patient Information Menu

  10. Finding Drug information for patients

  11. Calculators – Pediatrics

  12. Sample Pediatrics Calculator

  13. What’s New

  14. Sample: What’s new in Geriatrics

  15. Continuing Education Credits, click Help FAQ, scroll down to see topics for Nurses and other health care professionals

  16. Any Questions? Contact our Librarian – Bonnie Brownstein bonnie.brownstein@nbrhc.on.ca OR library@nbrhc.on.ca (705) 474-8600 ext 2693

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