Other Subject Guides
This site contains information resources used by the Nurses of USC. See also the following Subject Guides
- Nursing
- Clinicians
- Other Health Sciences Subject Guides - this list also includes General Reference & Research Help guides
Clinical Reference Tools
See also the Core eBook Titles for Reference.
- 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. CEUs for searching are also available.
- UpToDate Lexidrug (formerly Lexicomp) This link opens in a new windowMonographs, ebooks and interactive tools covering over the counter and prescription drugs.
- VisualDx This link opens in a new windowClinical information tool with emphasis on dermatological and opthalmological disorders. Thousands of images of diseases and disorders on different locations and skin tones. Search by diagnosis or build a differential diagnosis.
- uCentral from Unbound Medicine This link opens in a new windowCollection of medical manuals, handbooks, and clinical information tools. Also available and searchable through mobile app.unbound medicine: 5-minute Consult, Calculators, Johns Hopkins Guides, MEDLINE search, Harriet Lane Handbook, Merck Manual.
Bates' Pocket Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking by ISBN: 9781975109875Publication Date: 2020-11-25Designed for medical, PA, pharmacy, and nursing students and staff, the content, charts and algorithms provide visual approaches for assessing patients.
Professional Guidelines
See also the Practice Guidelines tab on the Clinical Professionals LibGuide.