| I NEED | EXAMPLE | RESOURCES TO CONSIDER |
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Background information Overview of a particular disease/condition |
What’s the difference between Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis? I need an overview of lupus. |
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A “synthesis” of best practice recommendations for disease management Systematic review Critically-appraised topics or articles Filtered information, secondary literature |
What’s the latest on the management of panic disorder? What’s the best method of pain control in children? |
PubMed>Article type>Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, Practice Guideline Ovid MEDLINE> Publication type > Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, Practice Guideline |
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An answer to a narrow question that isn’t addressed in the synthesis resources Unfiltered information, primary literature |
In a toddler with croup, does dexamethasone (or other glucocorticoids) reduce symptoms better than standard supportive care?
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PubMed > Clinical Queries > Clinical Study Categories |
| Drug information |
What is the pediatric dosage of erythromycin for strep throat? |
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Differential diagnosis decision support |
What is the differential diagnosis of left lower quadrant abdominal pain? |
DXplain (DXplain access requires registration with institution email address.) |
| Information to share with patients |
I need an easy to read handout about hypertension. |
ClinicalKey> Patient Education
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