Thursday, February 25, 2016

Library Workshops: Medical Databases & Information Tools




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  



 

Monday, February 15, 2016

ClinicalKey Mobile App


ClinicalKey Mobile App is now available that enables rapid access to evidence-based, peer reviewed clinical information with a mobile device. The new app is available in Android and iOS formats for mobile phone and tablet.

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You can select access to ClinicalKey or ClinicalKey for Nursing when login.  Log in with your personal account created at either database.  Connection with CUHK Wi-Fi network is required for online access of content.

The Mosby's Nursing Consult mobile app has retired as of 31 Dec 2015 and now replaced by the ClinicalKey (for Nursing) app.

For more information, please visit the Library's Guide on Medical Mobile Apps.

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

DynaMed Plus

The clinical information resource DynaMed is now upgraded to the new version DynaMed Plus.

http://easyaccess.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.asp?profile=dmp

Apart from the update content of DynaMed,  the new DynaMed Plus provides additional features including: 
  • Overviews and recommendations
  • Graphics and images
  • Precise search results
  • Expert reviewers
  • Robust specialty content
  • Mobile App
  • Integrated with Micromedex Clinical Knowledge Suite drug content
With the DynaMed Plus mobile app, you can access the information offline, bookmark favorites, email topics, and write and save notes.