Databases

The Cochrane Library is a collection of databases that contain high-quality systematic reviews and evidence to inform and support healthcare decision making.

Quick and easy access to clinical topic summaries, images and review articles with links to full text of the best available evidence, including Cochrane reviews, national and international guidelines (e.g. NICE, SIGN, professional associations), published RCTs and relevant quality-assessed patient information. British drug information from E-Medicines Compendium is also included, but please make sure you also check with the UHCW Formulary and relevant Trust guidelines. DynaMed is updated daily.

OpenAthens login required. You can then create a personal login on DynaMed, which allows you to

• obtain CME/CPD accredited by the Royal College of General Practitioners
• follow DynaMed topics
• get the DynaMed App for Android & Apple mobile devices

View the EBSCO DynaMed - Tutorial

OpenAthens login required. You might have to choose an organisation. Type Coventry or type NHS in England and you should then be able to use your Athens login.

BMJ Best Practice is an evidence-based practice resource from the publishers of the British Medical Journal. No special searching skills are required. You are encouraged to create a personal account in order to use the CME/CPD service and download the mobile App for Android or Apple devices.

In addition to clinical topics, BMJ Best Practice includes UK-produced patient information leaflets, drug information from the BNF and BNF for Children, evidence-based practice resources in collaboration with Cochrane Clinical Answers, and free CME/CPD accredited by the Royal College of General Practitioners and many international professional bodies.