Health Sciences Resources

Library resources specific to health sciences and the College of Health Professions.

Point of Care Resources

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This link is for on-campus use only. If you are off-campus, learn more at https://library.upstate.edu/up-to-date.php
An evidence-based clinical decision support resource that synthesizes scientific evidence and expert opinion that is organized to answer specific clinical questions. Also includes calculators, drug information, and patient education information.
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5MinuteConsult offers basic and quick overviews for:
- Diseases & Conditions, including description, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care
- Drugs, including use indications, dosing and administration, warnings, and patient education
- Resources for patients, including patient handouts for conditions and diseases, as well as physical therapy handouts
- Select medical procedures, including needed equipment, instructions, complications, and post procedure instructions
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A multi-symptom differential diagnosis database that utilizes radiographic images and dermatologic photographs and illustrations for diagnostic assistance.
Users with upstate.edu email addresses may earn CME after creating a personal account. Scroll down to find "Create a Personal Account".
On future visits, make sure that you're logged into that personal account to earn CME. When using this link, click "Sign out" and then "Return to VisualDx" to login to your personal account.