Clinical point-of-care tools are research and reference resources that healthcare providers can utilize immediately at point-of-need - for example, on the ward or patient's bedside - to access synthesised evidence-based information, make clinical decisions, and provide timely care.
BMJ Best Practice
Patient-focused point of care information summarising the latest research evidence, guidelines and expert opinion and covering diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and prevention. The Library's subscription includes access to the BMJ Best Practice app for mobile devices.
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UpToDate
Experts in their field use evidence-based principles to present the most important recent medical information to answer both background and foreground clinical queries. The Library's subscription includes access to the UpToDate app for mobile devices.
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Therapeutic Guidelines (formerly known as eTG Complete)
An Australian database that provides evidence-based advice and guidelines with instructions for therapy and practical treatment advice.
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