Tug presentation 11-july2012

MDConsult

Go to m.mdconsult.com and login

Browse by Quick Reference Topic or search

on a keyword/phrase

Some keyword searches will be automatically mapped to a

Quick Reference Topic (QRT), if available.

If a QRT, is not available, MDC will return search results by

format (books, clinics, journals)

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Clicking on the down arrow under “Search Results”

allows you to select & view citations in each format.

Click on the MDCm logo to get back to the Quick

Reference Topic listing.

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You can also browse or search for a predefined Quick Reference Topic.

Quick Reference Topics are divided into

subcategories: overview, signs & symptoms,

etiology, etc.

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Click on the subcategory to get the full-text of articles or book chapters selected based

on relevancy by MDCs subject experts.

Full-text is “mobile enabled” for easy reading on smaller device

screens.

Now let’s take a look at…FirstConsult

After initial activation & download, no login is necessary

for accessing FC. Content is stored on the device so it can be

accessed even w/o a data connection.

Browse or search for a predesignated condition or

disease. If no results then use broader term or try keyword

search in MDC.

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FirstConsult divides topics into subcategories. Information is in summary form rather than articles/book

chapters.

FirstConsultClinical PresentationSymptoms/SignsAssociated DisordersDifferential DiagnosisWorkupGuidelines (w/links)Questions to AskExaminationSummary of Tests/Order

of TestsTests/Special TestsClinical PearlsConsider ConsultThe summary under each section gives detailed point-of-care

information. The Diagnosis summary includes all aspects of diagnosis including: differential diagnosis, links to guidelines,

information on tests, etc.

FirstConsult Goals Therapeutic options Guidelines Order of therapies Efficacy of therapies Summary of evidence Management in Special

Circumstances Patient & Caregiver issues Questions Patients Ask Follow-up Ask for Advice (Q & As a

clinician might ask) Consider Consult

The Treatment section provides information on summary of the evidence, questions patients ask and what to consider for

referring to a specialist to highlight a few.

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Summaries for Outcomes & Prevention are also provided.

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Under Resources, references link to a Pubmed record or the publisher site. The library may or may not subscribe to the

journal via the publisher. Because links go to external source (publisher site) articles will not be “mobile enabled” for easy

viewing.

MDC vs. FC Comparison MDConsult:

Can use on any mobile device that is web enabled (not an app)

Need to login every time Content stored on the web

(cannot be accessed w/o data connection)

Links to fulltext of journal articles, books & clinics – formatted for viewing on a mobile device

Browse/Search for predesignated topics + allows searching for keyword phrases not in the predesignated list

FirstConsult A downloaded app that works on

iPhone/iPad/iPodTouch (not for Android )

Except for initial activation and to download updates, don’t need to login every time you use

Content stored on your device (good for when no data connection is available)

Gives full information in summary format for each disease/condition.

Links to articles under the Resources section . Fulltext of articles may/may not be accessible & may not be formatted for mobile viewing.

Can only find information on predesignated diseases/conditions. If not finding what you are looking for use a broader term or search MDC.

Not a Clinician? Reasons to Download FirstConsult/MDConsult for Non-Clinicians… Resources section (FC) often

lists leading Associations websites where you can find Patient Education materials on specific disease/condition

Some entries have Patient Education information available and/or links to websites. (FC)

In a major disaster, your mobile device can be a source of information for clinicians if data connections are down (FC).

Be a better patient, research your disease/condition to ask better questions at appointments.

Topics found on common ailments:Sprains & fractures (MDC)Headaches (FC) Insect/spider bites/stings

(FC)Snake/reptile bites (FC)Back pain (MDC, FC)Altitude sickness (FC)Heat Stroke (MDC)Childhood Immunization

schedule (FC)Flu (FC)Lice (FC)Motion Sickness (FC)