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Databases: Provide comprehensive access to up-to-date research articles, clinical guidelines, and medical literature.

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Visuals and Videos dynamically enhance your clinical experiences.

Patient Education: Used to improve health outcomes, empower patients, and support self-management.

When giving patients resources, ensure the resources are accessible to them in terms of languagereadabilitycultural relevance, and digital access. Resources should be at an appropriate reading level, easily understood, and ideally offered in multiple formats (print, digital, audio) to accommodate different learning styles and needs. Additionally, verify that patients have the necessary technology and digital literacy if resources are provided online. Accessible resources help patients better engage with their own care and make informed decisions about their health.

Resources

  • MedlinePlus is a comprehensive online health information resource designed for patients, their families, and friends. It offers a wide range of topics, including:
    • Health conditions and wellness
    • Drugs and supplements
    • Medical tests
    • Genetics
    • Healthy recipes
    • Medical encyclopedia
  • MedlinePlus Connect is a free service allowing electronic health record (EHR) systems to link users to health information easily.
    • How It Works
      • Request Information: MedlinePlus Connect responds to requests based on diagnosis codes, medication codes, lab test codes, and procedure codes.
      • Receive Links: When a system submits a code, MedlinePlus Connect provides links to relevant patient education materials.
      • Access Options: Available as a web application or web service, in both English and Spanish.
  • UpToDate is an evidence-based clinical resource that offers comprehensive patient education resources designed to help patients and their families understand medical conditions and treatments.
    • Levels of Content
      • The Basics: Short overviews written in plain language, answering the most important questions a person might have about a medical problem.
      • Beyond the Basics: Detailed reviews for readers who want in-depth information and are comfortable with some medical terminology.

Test Review: Prepare for exams using case studies, question banks, test reviews, and practice tests.

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