Dynamo24 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Has anyone used the Epocrates essential app? Its $170 a year and I was wondering if anyone found this worth the money at all? I have UpToDate and that seems pretty good. Are there any other free/paid (worth it) apps out there anyone has experience with? I'm more than willing to pay for it if its worth it. Also, anyone know of a good drug reference app? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamo24 Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 I'm an Android user btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossbone2007 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 try micromedex for drugs and medscape for references. Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbrothers98 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Epocrates has added a bunch of content to the the free basic app and rebranded it as premium. The content appears reasonable and useful. 2 things about Epocrates. It is now part of athenahealth, an EHR vendor, looks like they are trying to import Epocrates into the EHR as a decision making tool to help meet MU criteria. Also Epocrates takes sponsored money. That means big pharma money. So they track your data usage and sell it to companies. You should understand that Epocrates is part marketing & research tool in exchange for being a reference. That is why it costs $160 per year vs $500 for UTD. G Brothers PA-C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primadonna22274 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 It's pretty darn awesome. That said, somehow I still have a free subscription from my med school and I haven't had to pay for it myself with my limited CME funds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medic25 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I used to use it, but found that PEPID was more useful on a daily basis in the ED. I couldn't justify paying for both, so I downgraded back to the free drug reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I use epocrates essentials and like it. I use the labs and quick consults as well as the drug reference. It runs well on my new Motorola Turbo and was much slower on my old phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max PA17 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Is it recommended for students? Would it be helpful during the didactic year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I had the free one when I was a student. If you plan on going into medicine (as opposed to surgery), you might consider getting it as a student, but it probably wouldn't help much until your clinical year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterallsummer Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Medscape = my favorite app and it is free. Has drugs and conditions. I use AgileMD and have their free apps plus their in and out pt handbooks ($20 each). Great for quick look up and also when writing orders or meds, reviewing to see if you missed anything. I have the free epocrates app which is not very useful. Personally I would recommend Medscape, AgileMD and get the in or out pt (or both) paid apps, and then a $20 or so abx guide, especially if you have UpToDate at work already. Granted I have no experience with the paid epocrates app, but this is just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamo24 Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 Medscape = my favorite app and it is free. Has drugs and conditions. I use AgileMD and have their free apps plus their in and out pt handbooks ($20 each). Great for quick look up and also when writing orders or meds, reviewing to see if you missed anything. I have the free epocrates app which is not very useful. Personally I would recommend Medscape, AgileMD and get the in or out pt (or both) paid apps, and then a $20 or so abx guide, especially if you have UpToDate at work already. Granted I have no experience with the paid epocrates app, but this is just my opinion. Thanks for the tip. Medscape looks good, I'll for sure check that out. I was thinking about using Sanford's for abx. I have the book but its a huge pain in the ass to learn if no one sits down and teaches it to you. If I had time, it wouldn't be an issue. So I am not sure how the app compares. I'll definitely look into the AgileMD stuff, never heard of that before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max PA17 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 My sister, an NP student (ewww), just told me that students can call epoc and you can get the app for $80 instead of $160.... thought I'd share the info. I haven't tried this myself so I can't confirm it but those of you in clinical year may find this helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will352ns Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Is it recommended for students? Would it be helpful during the didactic year? Basic app during didactic...no. We had to go much more in depth. During clinicals....hell yes. I use it everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max PA17 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Yeah that's the vibe Im getting. Not worth it until second year, which makes sense! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted February 12, 2015 Moderator Share Posted February 12, 2015 allow me to offer the cranky old guy low tech option. tarason pharmacopea. http://www.tarascon.com/products/details.aspx/05756-0 updated yearly. works even without batteries! no black out areas! you can drop it. you can step on it. I have this in my pocket every shift(although I just started having to use cheaters to read it...sigh....) I use zero phone medical apps, although I do use up to date, etc on actual computers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paula Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I use the free epocrates app and like it and think it is useful. I also use the free Medscape reference. I use the free ASCVD app. I use the free AHRQ ePSS (USPSTF Preventive Services database).I use a free ECG app. I use a free anatomy app. I use a free pre-op assessment app. Does anyone detect a pattern here? I did break down and buy the iGeriatrics app for $1.99 and it just about nearly killed me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamo24 Posted February 13, 2015 Author Share Posted February 13, 2015 allow me to offer the cranky old guy low tech option. tarason pharmacopea. http://www.tarascon.com/products/details.aspx/05756-0 updated yearly. works even without batteries! no black out areas! you can drop it. you can step on it. I have this in my pocket every shift(although I just started having to use cheaters to read it...sigh....) I use zero phone medical apps, although I do use up to date, etc on actual computers... Big fan of pharmacopea, got it as a gift. The apps are great in case I leave the books at home and for random curiosity/confirmation checks while studying. I'd prefer to use the pocketbooks in clinic as my phone double as a toy for my kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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