Tools for clinical care
College registrants have access to the following evidence-based information tools to support clinical practice at the point of care. These tools are regularly updated with information from the latest research, reviews, and guidelines.
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Drug tools
Tool | Description | Web access | App |
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Bugs & Drugs | Reference for management of infectious diseases and appropriate antimicrobial use. It is peer-reviewed, evidence-based, and frequently updated. Bugs & Drugs® is supported by the Do Bugs Need Drugs?® program and is funded in BC by the BC Ministry of Health, Pharmaceutical Services Division. | Access available to everyone |
The website is adapted for use on mobile devices. App available for iOS and Android for $14.99. |
Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs Online | An evidence-based and user-friendly practical resource guide for health-care practitioners working in any setting where psychotropic drugs are utilized. Content is Canadian. | Log in to access | N/A |
Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs for Children and Adolescents Online | An evidence-based and user-friendly practical resource guide for health-care practitioners working in any setting where psychotropic drugs are utilized, focusing on the needs of children and adolescents. Content is Canadian. | Log in to access | N/A |
ClinicalKey: drug monographs | This link will direct to the ClinicalKey home page. Select Drug Monographs from the drop-down menu in the main search box. | Log in to access | N/A |
CPS | Drug information from the CPS, a Canadian drug source, and evidence-based therapeutic information for common conditions. Online version includes Lexi-Interact for detecting drug interactions. | Log in to access | |
Drug Monitoring Checker | Evidence-based drug monitoring information to optimize the treatment of adult patients in primary and secondary care. | Log in to access | N/A |
Martindale | Drug monographs with a global perspective. Includes international trade names for drugs. | Log in to access | N/A |
The Review of Natural Products | A comprehensive resource providing evidence-based, clinically-relevant information about natural products. | Log in to access | N/A |
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