1. Lexicomp: Drug Information Solutions
Lexicomp
is a comprehensive drug information tool for use at the point of care. It
contains clinical modules with information about drug interactions,
identification, calculations, toxicology, and patient education. In this
workshop, you will learn how to find the essential drug information including
dosage, mechanisms of action, drug interactions, warnings and precautions, and
adverse effects.
Date
& Time: 9 Mar
(Wed) 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Venue: Computer Lab, Li Ping Medical
Library, Princes of Wales Hospital
Date
& Time: 10 Mar
(Thu) 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Venue: User Education Room 2, G/F,
University Library
(Same
content for both sessions)
Speaker: Mr. Eric Tan, Regional Sales
Manager, Lexicomp
2. Micromedex
Solutions: Drug Information Resources
Micromedex
Solutions is a quick and in-depth information source of drugs, toxins and
natural/herbal products. It provides extensive drug information including
ingredients, identification, dosing, clinical applications, pharmacokinetics,
cautions, medication safety, and comparative efficacy.
In this workshop, you
will acquire the essential skills for searching drug information, interactions,
compatibility, comparison, and using the mobile apps.
Date
& Time: 16 Mar
(Wed) 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Venue: User
Education Room 2, G/F, University Library
Date
& Time: 17 Mar
(Thu) 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Venue:
Computer Lab, Li Ping Medical Library, Princes of Wales Hospital
Speaker: Mr. Kevin Yeap, Regional Manager,
Truven Health Analytics
(Same
content for both sessions)
3. UpToDate:
Evidence-Based Clinical Decision Tool
UpToDate is an evidence-based,
physician-authored clinical decision support database that can provide concise
answers to patient care questions in health care professionals’ daily
practice. All topic reviews are written by a recognized faculty of
experts who each address a specific clinical issue and provide detailed
recommendations. This workshop covers the essential skills for effective use of
this practical clinical reference tool.
Date
& Time: 22 Mar
(Tue) 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Venue: User Education Room 2, G/F,
University Library
Date
& Time: 23 Mar
(Wed) 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Venue: Computer Lab, Li Ping Medical
Library, Princes of Wales Hospital
Speaker: Miss Christine Hwee, Training
Consultant, UpToDate
(Same
content for both sessions)
4. BMJ
Learning Resources: Best Practice, Case Reports and Learning
BMJ Best Practice
is point-of-care tool designed to support clinicians in their decision making
from diagnosis to treatment; BMJ
Case Reports is an online repository of peer-reviewed case reports,
providing clinically important information on common and rare conditions of all
disciplines; and BMJ
Learning features accredited, peer-reviewed learning modules in text and
multimedia formats for continuing medical education of doctors and healthcare
professionals. This workshop will show you how to enhance your medical
education with these learning resources.
Date
& Time: 31 Mar
(Thu) 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Computer Lab, Li Ping Medical
Library, Princes of Wales Hospital
Speaker: Miss Dju-lyn Chng, Regional
Training Manager, BMJ
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Language: English
Registration: Complete the Online Registration Form
Inquiries: 2632-2459, mel@lib.cuhk.edu.hk
Another great source of drug information is the Mobile Drug Guide: http://mdg.usgovxml.com.
ReplyDeleteThe Mobile Drug Guide provides the ability to search for information about drugs in the nation's prescription formulary based on the drug's name, active ingredients, NDC or, in the case of a pill, its physical characteristics. The information provided includes clinical trials, drug-drug interactions, recalls, high resolution images (when available), etc.
The Mobile Drug Guide is a free mobile web app that runs in the browsers of smartphones, tablets and desktops.