The MSK Library has subscriptions to a number of resources that are often referred to as evidence based point of care tools or clinical decision support resources. A hallmark of these tools is that they often include succinct clinical information summaries accompanied by some strength of evidence rating or quality assessment and/or may offer links to evidence-based recommendations and guidelines. Some tools give users the opportunity to earn CME points and credits for spending time using the resource, while others provide separate content prepared specifically for clinicians while also offering versions intended for patients.

Included in the library’s Databases A-Z list, for example, are:
(click on name to access the resource) 

• UpToDate 
  More info: https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/solutions/uptodate/about
• BMJ Best Practice  (*Important updates coming in September 2023*)
  More info: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/info/benefits-features/
• Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) EBP Database
  More info:https://ospguides.ovid.com/OSPguides/jbidb.htm
• Cochrane Clinical Answers
  More info: https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cca/about
• Essential Evidence Plus
  More info: https://www.essentialevidenceplus.com/product/features_ir.cfm
• NCCN Guidelines
  More info: https://www.nccn.org/guidelines/category_1 https://www.nccn.org/patientresources/patient-resources/about-the-nccn-patient-guidelines
• Physician Data Query (PDQ)  
  More info: https://www.cancer.gov/publications/pdq/information-summaries 

Note: To use these resources via the MSK Library’s subscription, you are not required to register for your own personal account – you can just use MSK’s institutional OpenAthens sign-on to gain access.

However, if you are interested in earning CME points and credits (in the tools that offer this option), you will need to register for a personal account after gaining access to the tool via MSK’s subscription.

Some tools also have a mobile app that you can download after you register for a personal account. If you experience any download issues or are prompted for MSK-specific subscription information that you do not have, please reach out to the MSK Library using our Ask Us form to obtain any needed subscription details from the library’s Content Team.