LibGuides: Surgery Clerkship: Point of Care Resources

Evidence Sources

UpToDate This link opens in a new window
Clinical reference/Point of Care resource of thousands of original topic reviews written by faculty experts.
UpToDate is an online reference tool of point-of-care medical material. It includes information on diseases, treatment methods, and medication. All material is peer-reviewed and frequently updated. A resource heavily used in the healthcare industry and directly applicable to nursing and allied health students. Subscription.
Visual Dx This link opens in a new window
The VisualDx builder helps you quickly evaluate possibilities, compare variations, and improve diagnostic accuracy
Essential Evidence Plus This link opens in a new window
A clinical decision support and reference tool which provides rapid, evidence-based point of care guidance.
Cochrane Library This link opens in a new window
Six databases that contain different types of high-quality, independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making.