PCPA 549 Topics in Medicine III
Rheumatology and GU/Renal
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Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 20th ed.Call Number: NML Reserve WB 115 H322 2018 vols 1 & 2Publication Date: 2018-08-17
Women's Health
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Current Diagnosis and Treatment Obstetrics and Gynecology by ISBN: 9780071833905Publication Date: 2019-02-12
Pediatric
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Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 20th edCall Number: Norris Medical Library, Upper Level, WS 100 N432 2016
Geriatric
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Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics, 8th EditionISBN: 9781259860515
Surgery
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Current Diagnosis and Treatment Surgery, 14th edCall Number: Norris Medical Library, Reserve, WO 100 C976 2015 -
Emergency Medicine
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Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine: a Comprehensive Study Guide, 9th Edition by Call Number: Norris Medical Library, Class Reserve WB 105 T593 2016ISBN: 9781260019933Publication Date: 2019-10-18
Pharmacology
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Drugs in Pregnancy and LactationCall Number: Norris Medical Library, Upper Level, WS 39 B854d 2017 -
Pharmacotherapy: a pathophysiologic approach, 10th edCall Number: Norris Medical Library, Reserve, WB 330 P5367 2017 -
Handbook of Critical Care Drug Therapy, 3rd edCall Number: Norris Medical Library, Upper Level, WB 39 H2361 2006Includes tables and charts for making drug therapy decisions in critical care (e.g., selection of antibiotics, comparison of blood products, potency and equivalent dosages for steroids, etc.).
PCPA 529 Clinical Skills III
Required:
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Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination, 9th ed.ISBN: 9780323545389 -
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Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider Manual byCall Number: Norris Medical Library, Reserve, WG 205 A184 2011
Strongly Recommended:
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A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests by ISBN: 9781496377128Publication Date: 2017-12-2110th edition 2017 -
Symptom to Diagnosis an Evidence Based Guide, Fourth Edition by ISBN: 9781260121117Publication Date: 2019 -
PCPA 509 Behavioral Sciences III
Required:
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Physician Assistant: a Guide to Clinical PracticeCall Number: Norris Medical Library, Reserve, W 21.5 P5775 2018 -
Spanish for Health Care ProfessionalsCall Number: Norris Medical Library, Reserve, PC 4120 M3 H342s 2017 -
Conversational Spanish for Health ProfessionalsCall Number: Norris Medical Library, Reserve, PC 4120 M3 K29c 1999This book is not available electronically. -
501 Spanish VerbsISBN: 9781438009162The library does not currently own this book -
Spanish-English English-Spanish Medical Dictionary by Call Number: W 13 M478s 2012ISBN: 9781608311293Publication Date: 2010-12-30
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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ClinicalKeyOnline 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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UpToDateAn 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.
Clinical Info Tools
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UpToDateAn 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.
Drug Databases
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Lexi-CompMonographs, ebooks and interactive tools covering over the counter and prescription drugs.
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MicromedexBrief 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 MedicinesEvidence-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.