Vol.50  No.1 Spring 2008

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Contents
· Dental Library

· Glimpse of the Past:
  19th century journals online

· Faculty Publications

· Micromedex Makeover

· Announcements
  InfoPOEMs Name Change
  Current Journal Shelves
  Longer hours at the Isché Library

· Staff News

· Publishing Information

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Library Bulletin Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Library -- New Orleans

MicroMedex's Point of Care Makeover

 

 

Micromedex has a new search option for clinicians at the point of care.

 

Get fast solutions to clinical questions with the new Point-of-Care Solution.
micromedex screen shot
The Point of Care solution offers
  • Quick on-the-floor access
  • Intuitive workflow-based interface
  • Trusted summary-level information
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    Where is it?
    Use either link on the Micromedex homepage to access the new look.
    micromedex screen shot
    More Features
    • Fewer clicks to get the answer you need
    • No lengthy documents to scan
    • Seamless searching across content areas (without re-entering your search term)
    • Word Wheel searching
    • Spelling help
    Plus: Enhanced Summary Drug Information!
    Indications and Dosing Now includes efficacy, strength of evidence, and strength of recommendation ratings
    Regulatory Status and Generic Availability Displayed in the summary document
    Drug Toxicity
    (New Section)    		 Provides information on clinical effects, treatment, and range of toxicity
    Clinical Teaching (New Section) Offers point-of-care counseling information for clinicians to use when educating patients about their medications

    For assistance with any of the Libraries' resources, please contact a Reference Librarian at the Isché Library (504) 568-6102 / (504) 568-8339, or at the Dental Library (504) 941-8158.

    -- Molly Knapp