Clinical Point-of-Care Tools
This is a selected list of point-of-care practice resources available at UC Davis and UC Davis Health.
Apps are available for some of these resources -- go to Clinical Apps for installation instructions or check out the Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) Pocket eCard for suggestions.
For questions, reach out to a health sciences librarian: bmlref@ucdavis.edu
- UpToDate This link opens in a new windowUpToDate is a point-of-care clinical medicine database, providing coverage of over 8500 topics in 17 medical specialties. Integrates drug information (Lexi-Comp), clinical images (VisualDx) and medical calculators. Mobile app is available.
- Micromedex This link opens in a new windowIBM Micromedex is a comprehensive drug information resource that enables searching across a suite of drug information databases. Mobile apps are available.
- Essential Evidence Plus This link opens in a new windowEssential Evidence Plus is a clinical decision support tool that offers a system of filtered, synopsized evidence-based information, including Essential Evidence Topics, EBM Guidelines, POEMs (Patient Oriented Evidence that Matters) Research Summaries, Cochrane Systematic Reviews, Practice Guidelines, and other EBP tools.
As of 9/11/23: users will need to log in to their EE+ profile (or set one up if not done so already) to access Essential Evidence Plus.
Create a personal profile/account
Using Essential Evidence Plus and Adding EE+ to Your Mobile Device's Home Screen
- VisualDXVisualDx is a web-based clinical decision support system proven to enhance diagnostic accuracy, aid therapeutic decisions, and improve patient safety and is based on images of the physical exam. It includes the Differential Builder, which provides a symptom-based approach to diagnosis.
- TRIP Database [Pro] This link opens in a new windowTRIP (Turning Research Into Practice) Database is a free clinical search engine with filters that enable clinicians to quickly find answers to clinical questions based on the best available evidence. The Library has licensed the professional version of TRIP with added features -- see Access VPN for off-campus access.
- STAT!Ref Library This link opens in a new windowA library of selected health sciences online reference books and dictionaries, point-of care-tools (e.g., EBMcalc), and consumer health resources. Mobile app is available.
- Clinical Resources Center (CRC)
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The CRC at UC Davis Health serves as a portal to information resources for clinicians, including point of care tools, decision support, drug, and nutrition information, plus patient education materials.
Note: The first time you attempt to access the CRC from off-campus, you will be presented with a form to request access.
