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Clinical Essentials: Find health information: Mobile Apps

Clinical sources on your phone or tablet

 

Get mobile access to Library sources

 

 

 Step 1:   Choose an option for mobile access

 

Option 1: Mobile app

Install an app on your phone or tablet for mobile optimization and features.

Option 2: Web version

Connect to an information source through the web browser on your phone or tablet.

There is nothing to install, and no registration is required.

 


 Step 2:
   Connect to the UC San Diego network

 

I am  ON  campus

  Connect your phone or tablet to the UCSD-PROTECTED wireless network

 

I am  OFF  campus

►  Establish a UCSD VPN connection

Are you getting the mobile app? Here's a tip:
You can use a computer or laptop connected to the UC San Diego network to register for your account.

 

 Step 3:   Install the app — or go to the web version

 

 

I need mobile access to:

     Clinical guidelines and decision support

     Drug information

     Integrative medicine information

    Textbooks and background sources

     Literature search

 

 

  Clinical guidelines and decision support

 

Source Get the mobile app Go to the web version

UpToDate

1. Visit UpToDate

2. Click “Register” and create your account

3. Download the app and log in

Visit UpToDate

Micromedex

1. Visit Micromedex

2. Click the "Micromedex" button

3. Click "Mobile Application Access" and follow the directions

Visit Micromedex

 

 

  Textbooks and background sources

 

Source Get the mobile app Go to the web version

AccessMedicine

1. Visit AccessMedicine

2. Click "Sign In" and then "Create a Free MyAccess Profile" to register for your account

3. Download the app and log in

Visit AccessMedicine

 

 

  Literature search

 

Source Get the mobile app Go to the web version

PubMed

No mobile app available Visit PubMed

CINAHL

1. Visit CINAHL

2. Click "Sign In" and create your account

3. Open the "App Store" or "Google Play" on your phone or tablet and search for "EBSCO Mobile"

4. Download the app and log in

Visit CINAHL