Max PA17 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I'm a new grad in family med looking for good resources. I know most people like epocrates and uptodate, but other than that.. what's your favorite? Why do you like it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Medicalc. Automates lots of useful formulae, like BMI, Chads-vasc, etc. And it's free.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancer_dancer01 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 UpToDate and Hopkins ABX guide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas5814 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Sanford Guide, Mobile PDR, Medscape, UpToDate are all on my phone and I use them frequently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKPAC Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Just now, sas5814 said: Sanford Guide, Mobile PDR, Medscape, UpToDate are all on my phone and I use them frequently. same. plus I have GoodRx. Helps me save patient's money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas5814 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I really need to look at GoodRX. I have always been suspicious of pharmacy discount programs figuring there was some hustle involved but I keep hearing good things about this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetMeOuttaThisMess Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 UpToDate and Hopkins ABX guide The Hopkins needs to provide peds info as well. GoodRx is great for all, even if insured. Wife's HRT is cheaper with GoodRx than with insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruralem Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 EMRA antibiotic guide. Not free, but I use it on a daily basis. Also use epocrates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator rev ronin Posted August 27, 2017 Administrator Share Posted August 27, 2017 I use many of the above: UpToDate when connected, Medscape with local download for when I'm not. Pedi QuickCalc is really good for peds stuff, but boy I wish they'd default to generic names for the meds. MedscapeCME is a separate app, good if you can't afford UpToDate for CME. ICD10 consult if you do your own coding (I do). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max PA17 Posted August 27, 2017 Author Share Posted August 27, 2017 Thanks everyone for your input. I had epocrates in school.. Just expired and wasn't sure if I should use CME money to purchase again, so just got to wondering what the pros use in day to day for whatever purpose. I do like the calculators, esp ASCVD. And always wondered about John Hopkins. Also going to try out that ICD 10 app. I imagine will be helpful. Thanks again! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal_PA Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Medscape is my do-it-all app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMtoPA Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 In my opinion, you can't beat UpToDate for breadth of topics covered, depth of coverage of each, and ease of use. The summary makes it easy to reference quickly as a point-of-care resource, but you can also get real deep into the weeds if you want. Their MobileComplete option is amazing - you can have the entire library stored locally on your device, with no internet connection required. As a Navy PA, this was invaluable to me. I had everything on my iPad Mini no matter where I was - at sea, throughout the Middle East in very austere conditions, field exercises while in garrison, etc. Many of those times I was operating as a solo provider (while still a pretty fresh PA) with little to no ability to "phone a friend," at least not in a timely fashion. It was a good safety net to have while I built up my clinical confidence and competence. About the only downside to UpToDate is cost. Luckily, the Navy has an institutional subscription (for the time being), so I can use it at work for free. The MobileComplete option is only available to individual subscribers (~$500, IIRC) and carries an additional cost (+$50), so I was out-of-pocket for that. I let it lapse after returning home from deployment, but if/when I go out again, I will definitely renew my subscription without thinking twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michellemybell Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 For family definitely get the AACE/ACE comprehensive type 2 diabtetes management alogarithm app. Also the ASCVD PLUS -- for 10yr ASCVD risk prevention. Super quick tool and helpful for initiating statins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hckyplyr Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Diagnosaurus DDx. Its $5, you put in any sign, symptom, etc and it gives you the differential diagnosis. I use it all the time to make sure I'm not missing things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpRegulated Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Wunderlist!!! It has nothing to do with medicine, but it rocks for groceries and what I need at Home Depot! Having said that...UpToDate is awesome in a desktop browser, kinda "meh" on a smart phone. Epocrates for smartphone (I know those were excluded from your question). Medscape is increasingly not my go-to, though I used to like them. Bugs+Drugs was great, but is no longer supported. MMIT is OK for getting a ballpark on insurance drug coverage, but only a ballpark. I've tried/used a few lab reference apps, but haven't been impressed and they don't offer anything Epocrates doesn't offer. Sanford is nice and is considered the gold standard by some, but they don't seem to offer much that you can't get elsewhere from UpToDate or Epocrates, and I assume they don't have the research resources that UpToDate or Epocrates has. Same with calculator apps. Epocrates has plenty of calculators too and they are usually better. 3 years post-grad and all I use now is UpToDate (desktop) and Epocrates (mobile). Medscape from time-to-time, but I'm using them less all the time. Just don't see the benefits of anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeBuyAndSellJunk Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Family Practice Notebook (fpnotebook.com). Online and an App. There is nothing better I have found for day to day patient care. For CME and wonderful information for FP, the HippoEd Reviews and Perspectives (RAPs) are excellent. They are not free, but are incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max PA17 Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 Thanks everyone for the input. All appreciated! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew0568 Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Wikiem.org !One of the residents showed me it the other day. Super brief, but lots of high yield info Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenmood Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 I use uptodate at the computer and when I need real depth to information, but Medscape on my phone works great for confirming a dose or checking side effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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