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Point of Care: Resources Available from Banner Health

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UpToDate

Studies confirm that UpToDate answers clinical questions more effectively than other resources and is the Clinical Decision Support tool most used by physicians and residents. UpToDate allows you to find reliable answers to your clinical questions quickly and easily, with online and mobile access options. Earn CME/CE/CPD credit while you work when you research a question in UpToDate. How To Use UpToDate

Cochrane Library

The Cochrane Library is the gold standard for evidence-based research to inform healthcare decision making. It is a collection of databases including the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. How To Use Cochrane Library

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Micromedex

Evidence based information from Micromedex. This includes all the unbiased, referenced information about drugs, toxicology, diseases, acute care, and alternative medicine you need to make informed clinical diagnosis and treatment decisions. How to Use Micromedex

PubMed Clinical Queries

Utilize the PubMed Clinical Queries filters to focus clinical question on etiology, diagnosis, prognosis, therapy, and clinical prediction guides! In essence, PubMed Clinical Queries  "uses predefined filters to help you quickly refine PubMed searches on clinical or disease-specific topics. To use this intuitive tool, enter your search terms in the search bar and select filters before searching." Check out an instructional video made by librarian, Erin, to learn more!

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Essential Evidence Plus

Essential Evidence Plus assists clinicians with evidence-based practice. It contains information on 9,000 common diagnoses and offers access to over 13,000 individual resources. The intended audience is medical doctors, nurses, and any other health care providers that interact directly with patients.

Lexidrug (formerly Lexicomp)

Online is a point-of-care database that provides information about drugs and their usage, dosage, and adverse reactions. Users can also find information about drug interactions, toxicology, natural products, and drug identification based on shape, color, and dosage form. How To Use Lexidrug

What is a Point of Care Tool

point of care tool is a resource used by healthcare professionals to access information and support clinical decision-making directly at the site of patient care. These tools are designed to provide quick, reliable, and up-to-date information, helping clinicians make informed decisions efficiently. They often include features like:

  • Drug information: Details on medications, dosages, interactions, and side effects.
  • Clinical guidelines: Evidence-based recommendations for diagnosing and treating various conditions.
  • Diagnostic tools: Algorithms and calculators to assist in diagnosing and managing patient conditions.
  • Patient education: Resources to help explain conditions and treatments to patients.

These tools are particularly valuable in fast-paced healthcare environments where timely access to information is crucial.