epocrates

My go to medication app

Avantages :

I started using this app in grad school and have continued using this in my current practice. Love that I can easily pull up the app and check medication dosing or medication interactions. Also love the pregnancy/lactation function on the app. Love that I can search by diagnosis and it gives me treatment guidelines

Inconvénients :

I don’t have anything bad to say about this software. I can’t imagine seeing patients without having this app if needed

Helpful Resource

Commentaires : I use epocrates to answer simple medical questions during the course of my day. It is also helpful with prescribing decisions (e.g. dosing, titration).

Avantages :

I most commonly use Epocrates as an interaction checker. This feature is simple and explains possible interactions in a more helpful way than my e-prescribing software. I also appreciate Epocrates for simple reviews of health issues.

Inconvénients :

Popups on the app are bothersome. I also often look for more information about medical issues, which I find more helpful on other applications.

VERY POOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Commentaires : I HAVE USED EPOCRATES FOR SEVERAL YEARS RECENTLY CHANGED PHONES AND NEEDED TO TRANSFER PROGRAM TO NEW PHONE. COULD NOT LOG IN OR TRANSFER PROPERLY. REACHED OUT TO SUPPORT AND WEEKS LATER.. STILL CAN'T LOG IN. EPOCRATES PROVIDES NO PHONE SUPPORT TO THEIR CUSTOMERS. WHEN THEY RESPOND TO AN EMAIL ..IT NEVER FIXES THE ISSUE. VERY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE.

Avantages :

EASY TO USE EASY TO USE EASY TO USE EASY TO USE

Inconvénients :

POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE

One of the top quick reference apps in medicine

Commentaires : Easy to use, comprehensive, slightly less streamlined than its major competitors, but I often use in conjunction with multiple sources regardless.

Avantages :

Epocrates is a comprehensive app that provides current medical information to users. It's references are current and easy to search through.

Inconvénients :

The app is a little less streamlines than its major competitor UpToDate. Additionally, the app requires large updates that may consume a huge amount of data or space on your phone.

A daily companion on the wards

Commentaires : Extremely useful pocket guide that allows me to check up on drugs, their interactions and warnings. There is more built-in functionality that will really make your life easier.

Avantages :

Epocrates allows me to quickly pull up all the drug information I need within seconds - and it's right at my finger tips. Like others have mentioned, the app is updated very regularly to make sure you're getting the correct information. It's super valuable for anyone in medical practice!

Inconvénients :

The price point for the full application can be a little steep - you have to weigh in whether the extra functionality is something you'd benefit from. I would love the option to download information for offline use as well.