BMJ Best Practice
Purpose: Online database which provides summaries on the evidence available and recommendations on how to manage patients using an evidence based approach.
Type of Resource: Online database available to UBC students, staff, and faculty
Included:
Organized by specialty
For each condition, the following information is available:
Epidemiology
Diagnosis
Management
Follow-up
Student Bottom Line: This is one of the recommended resources to guide treatment recommendations as it is based on up to date evidence and is simple to use.
Tools for Practice
Purpose: Online database with answers to commonly asked clinical questions using the most up to date evidence.
Type of Resource: Online database
Included: Each TFP is organized by condition and includes the following information:
Clinical question
A bottom line
Summary of evidence
Student Bottom Line: For clinical inquiries, use this resource to get a straight forward answer to your question derived for the best evidence available.
NERDCAT
Purpose: Online tool to assist clinicians in becoming familiar with how to appraise evidence.
Type of Resource: Online resource
Included:
Tools for appraising evidence
Where to find evidence
Pharmacist approach to physical exams
Student Bottom Line: If you are reviewing evidence, this tool is a great resource to become familiar with how to appraise evidence in an effective and timely manner.