UpToDate is a point-of-care resource for health information. The content is written, reviewed, and updated by expert physicians and provide specific recommendations for patient care. To access UpToDate:
1. Go to https://spokane.wsu.edu/library/
2. Under "Frequently Used Databases", select UpToDate
To begin a search, type your search term into the search bar. A drop-down list of suggested terms may appear.
There are several things to pay attention to on the results list. Each result includes the title along with three links to key sections within the article.
At the top of the screen, there will be filter options, which will allow you to limit the results by Adult, Pediatric, or Patient. You may also limit results to graphics.
On the right side of each result, you can select the arrow button to see a quick look at the topic summary outline for that item. It includes links to every section within the article, allowing you to quickly navigate to the most relevant information.
On the left side of the page, you will see the Topic Outline again, and will be able to select links to the most relevant sections of the article.
The articles within UpToDate are designed to be informative and easily navigated. There are many links within an article that allow you to jump to graphics, references, and related UpToDate articles.
Each UpToDate summary is heavily researched, and every reference is listed at the bottom, complete with links to a full citation and a link to the referenced article in PubMed.
Selecting a reference will link to an abstract of that article and a link to the article via the WSU Libraries.
