Patient education resources and handouts are available through many of the library's electronic collections.
AccessMedicineThis link opens in a new windowCollection of textbooks covering basic and clinical sciences. Contains the latest editions of selected medical titles. Includes image and audio files, drug database, differential diagnosis, laboratory tests, guidelines and patient handouts.
Best PracticeThis link opens in a new windowA decision-support tool at the point of care. Latest research evidence, guidelines, and expert opinion are combined and presented in a step-by-step approach, covering prevention, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. Incorporates BMJ Clinical Evidence.
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Clinical KeyThis link opens in a new windowProvides access to Elsevier's medical and surgical reference books, journals and videos; First Consult point-of-care clinical monographs; all medical and surgical clinics of North America; MEDLINE abstracts; Clinical pharmacology drug monographs; Vitals- surgical, point-of-care content; the ClinicalTrials.gov database; Practice Guidelines and Patient education.
DynaMedThis link opens in a new windowEvidence-based reference tool of diseases, disorders, and symptoms including etiology, history and research findings, diagnosis, prognosis , treatment and prevention and drug information.
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MicromedexThis link opens in a new windowEvidence-based clinical tool includes a collection of drug databases from need-to-know drug, pediatric, disease, lab, and toxicology information to comprehensive resources for patient and consumer education. Mobile app: drug information, drug interactions, IV compatibility, and neonatal and pediatric drug information.
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CPS Full AccessThis link opens in a new window
Canada's authoritative source for prescribing and managing drug therapy at the point of care. Includes the e-CPS andTherapeutic Choices. To access the mobile app:
Here is how to get started:
Go to: www.pharmacists.ca/register
Enter your existing username and password. If you do not have one,
please create an account.
You will receive a “welcome” email asking you to create your CPhA
password—follow the instructions
Once your password has been set, visit the “profile” icon located
at the top right of the page and select “profile” from the dropdown
menu.
Scroll down to the “Set Mobile Enterprise Code” section.
Enter the Organization Code 0064512 and set a CPS password. Click
on the “Next” button
You are all set! Download the CPS mobile app on your device and use
your email address and the password you just created to login
These steps are only required once you have installed the app on your
device for the first time. To download the content, please ensure your device
is connected to WIFI.