PCPA 532 Clinical Skills IV
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Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking (13th ed)ISBN: 9781496398178Publication Date: 2020
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Rapid Interpretation of EKG's: An Interactive CourseCall Number: Norris Medical Library, Upper Level or Reserve, WG 140 D814r 2000ISBN: 0912912065Publication Date: 2000Allows limited number of simultaneous connections. -
A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests by ISBN: 9781496377128Publication Date: 2017-12-2110th edition 2017
PCPA 583 Advanced Topics in Education
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Ballweg's Physician Assistant: a Guide to Clinical Practice by ISBN: 9780323654166Publication Date: 2021-05-17 -
PCPA 586 Advanced Topics in Research
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PCPA 589 Advanced Topics in Medical Care Organization
Required - Any publisher or edition of Spanish-English Dictionary is acceptable.
Clinical Info Tools
Databases
For additional clinical resources check out the clinical information tools for guidelines, differential diagnoses see the Clinical Info Tools Tab.
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ClinicalKey This link opens in a new windowOnline collection of ebooks, journals, guidelines, patient education handouts, drug monographs, images, and videos focusing on clinical health care. Includes MEDLINE full-text.
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UpToDate This link opens in a new windowAn evidence-based resource covering multiple medical specialties. Includes topic monographs, patient education, practice updates, drug interactions, guidelines, and medical calculators. To obtain CME, create a personal profile and log in.
Mobile Apps
For additional apps check out the Mobile Resources Tab. When you hover over the tab above there is a dropdown menu with more options.
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uCentral App
1. Go to uCentral.
2. Select "mobile" from top of uCentral page.
3. Register for account.
4. Download the uCentral app from your mobile device's app/play store.
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UpToDate App
1. Go to UpToDate.
2. Click "Register” link in top right corner.
3. Complete all fields with your information and create an UpToDate username & password.
4. Download the UpToDate app from your mobile device's app/play/Windows store.
5. Login to the app with your UpToDate username & password.
You will be asked to log in every 90 days to verify your affiliation with USC. Go to the Norris Medical Library website, access UpToDate and then login with your UpToDate user name and password.
Guidelines
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ECRI Guidelines TrustFind summaries of high-quality guidelines from state, federal, and international agencies. Requires free registration. Similar to National Guideline Clearinghouse.
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CINAHL CompletePrior to searching, use the Publication Type limit of Practice Guidelines.
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ClinicalKeyLimit your search to guidelines.
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Guidelines.co.ukSummaries of guidelines and recommendations from United Kingdom governmental agencies and European and global professional groups. Includes links to full-text of guidelines. Registration is not required to access guidelines.
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National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)Guidelines for United Kingdom (UK) National Health Services (NHS).
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TRIP DatabaseAfter searching, limit your search to guidelines.
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UpToDateAdd the term Guideline to your search.
Professional groups, non-profit organizations, and government agencies often develop guidelines and make them available freely on their websites. Search or browse groups like the World Health Organization, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Veterans Health Administration, or U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Use Google to find additional groups focused on your specialty.
National Guideline Clearinghouse ceased in July 2018. There is no replacement product with the scope and depth of NGC. Use one or more of these sources to identify and access full-text guidelines.
Drug Databases
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Lexi-Comp This link opens in a new windowMonographs, ebooks and interactive tools covering over the counter and prescription drugs.
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Micromedex This link opens in a new windowBrief and detailed monographs for prescription and over the counter drugs; The Red Book for drug pricing; interactive tools for interactions and compatibility; additional references on drug names, toxicology, patient education,and diseases.
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Natural Medicines This link opens in a new windowEvidence-based monographs and clinical summaries for alternative and complementary therapies, including herbs, vitamins, dietary supplements, and integrative therapies. Includes information from Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, and other holistic wellness systems.
Consumer Health & Patient Education
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Consumer Health & Patient Education GuideThis guide contains links to consumer / patient health resources for patients and health professionals. Includes links to Spanish language resources.