Thursday, February 25, 2016

Library Workshops: Medical Databases & Information Tools




1. Lexicomp: Drug Information Solutions

Lexicomp is a comprehensive drug information tool for use at the point of care. It contains clinical modules with information about drug interactions, identification, calculations, toxicology, and patient education. In this workshop, you will learn how to find the essential drug information including dosage, mechanisms of action, drug interactions, warnings and precautions, and adverse effects.

Date & Time: 9 Mar (Wed) 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Venue: Computer Lab, Li Ping Medical Library, Princes of Wales Hospital

Date & Time: 10 Mar (Thu) 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Venue: User Education Room 2, G/F, University Library

(Same content for both sessions)

Speaker: Mr. Eric Tan, Regional Sales Manager, Lexicomp 

2.   Micromedex Solutions: Drug Information Resources

Micromedex Solutions is a quick and in-depth information source of drugs, toxins and natural/herbal products. It provides extensive drug information including ingredients, identification, dosing, clinical applications, pharmacokinetics, cautions, medication safety, and comparative efficacy. 
In this workshop, you will acquire the essential skills for searching drug information, interactions, compatibility, comparison, and using the mobile apps.

Date & Time: 16 Mar (Wed) 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Venue: User Education Room 2, G/F, University Library

Date & Time: 17 Mar (Thu) 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Venue: Computer Lab, Li Ping Medical Library, Princes of Wales Hospital

Speaker: Mr. Kevin Yeap, Regional Manager, Truven Health Analytics

(Same content for both sessions)

3.   UpToDate: Evidence-Based Clinical Decision Tool

UpToDate is an evidence-based, physician-authored clinical decision support database that can provide concise answers to patient care questions in health care professionals’ daily practice.  All topic reviews are written by a recognized faculty of experts who each address a specific clinical issue and provide detailed recommendations. This workshop covers the essential skills for effective use of this practical clinical reference tool.

Date & Time: 22 Mar (Tue) 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Venue: User Education Room 2, G/F, University Library

Date & Time: 23 Mar (Wed) 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Venue: Computer Lab, Li Ping Medical Library, Princes of Wales Hospital

Speaker: Miss Christine Hwee, Training Consultant, UpToDate

(Same content for both sessions)

4.   BMJ Learning Resources: Best Practice, Case Reports and Learning

BMJ Best Practice is point-of-care tool designed to support clinicians in their decision making from diagnosis to treatment; BMJ Case Reports is an online repository of peer-reviewed case reports, providing clinically important information on common and rare conditions of all disciplines; and BMJ Learning features accredited, peer-reviewed learning modules in text and multimedia formats for continuing medical education of doctors and healthcare professionals. This workshop will show you how to enhance your medical education with these learning resources.

Date & Time: 31 Mar (Thu) 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Computer Lab, Li Ping Medical Library, Princes of Wales Hospital

Speaker: Miss Dju-lyn Chng, Regional Training Manager, BMJ

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Language: English

Registration: Complete the Online Registration Form

Inquiries: 2632-2459, mel@lib.cuhk.edu.hk  



 

1 comment:

  1. Another great source of drug information is the Mobile Drug Guide: http://mdg.usgovxml.com.

    The Mobile Drug Guide provides the ability to search for information about drugs in the nation's prescription formulary based on the drug's name, active ingredients, NDC or, in the case of a pill, its physical characteristics. The information provided includes clinical trials, drug-drug interactions, recalls, high resolution images (when available), etc.

    The Mobile Drug Guide is a free mobile web app that runs in the browsers of smartphones, tablets and desktops.

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