Welcome & Other Related LibGuides
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.
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.
- 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 This link opens in a new windowCollection of manuals, handbooks, and clinical information tools. Also available and searchable through mobile app.