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Clinical Essentials: Find health information: Mobile Apps

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:

Summaries     Clinical guidelines and decision support

Drugs     Drug information

Integrative Med     Integrative medicine information

Texts    Textbooks and background sources

Search     Literature search

 

 

Clinical guidelines and decision support

 

Source Get the mobile app Go to the web version

UpToDate

App

1. Visit UpToDate

2. Click “Register” and create your account

3. Download the app and log in

Visit UpToDate

Micromedex

App

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

Books

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