To keep you updated on the go, we highlight a free medical app each month!
Librarian reviewers from Saskatchewan Health Authority and Alberta Health Services consider the audience and purpose of the apps, as well as highlighting additional features:
Our complete grading criteria is embedded in the review.
Note: Reviewers are not healthcare professionals and don't appraise the quality of any recommendations within the app. Reviews are not meant as endorsements.
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American College of Physicians Clinical Guidelines |
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Image Source: ACP Clinical Guidelines, Apple App Store. Retrieved on November 29, 2021 from: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/acp-clinical-guidelines/id618318388
Stated Purpose
“ACP's goal is to provide clinicians with recommendations based on the best available evidence; to inform clinicians of when there is no evidence; and finally, to help clinicians deliver the best health care possible.” -- website
Purpose is clearly defined – to provide evidence so clinicians can provide the best care possible.
Features
Includes:
Screenshots
Image Source: ACP Clinical Guidelines, Apple App Store. Retrieved on November 29, 2021 from: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/acp-clinical-guidelines/id618318388
Specialties/Disciplines
Internal Medicine
Specifically for Internal Medicine, but can be used by any clinician or medical student
Notes
Physicians, and other Clinicians, medical students and residents
Part 1: Editorial committee, content updates, and evidence grading
Provides all information required.
Part 2: Source and authorship information for 3 entries
The only thing holding back a perfect score is the fact that there were many broken links.
Organization of information
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Navigation
Extras
User Account required: No
Internet connection required for use: Yes
Text search field: No
Browsable content: Yes
Advertisements: No
Pop-up advertisements: No
In-app purchases: No
Devices
Compatible with: iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Mac
Requires iOS 9.0 or later. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/acp-clinical-guidelines/id618318388
Last updated (as per App store listing): May 5, 2021
Compatible with: Android. OS compatibility 5.0 and up. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ACP.ClinicalGuidelines&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Last updated (as per Google Play listing): May 5, 2021
Size
29.7 MB (iOS); 45 MB (Android)
App Developer
American College of Physicians
Country of Origin
United States
Contact
Phone: 800-ACP-1915
tmccabe@acponline.org
https://www.acponline.org/contact
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