UpToDate: The Clinical Decision Support Resource for Android Users

UpToDate is a free Android application designed for clinical decision support. It is developed by Wolters Kluwer Health and requires an individual or institutional subscription to access the content. The application helps clinicians answer their clinical questions at the point of care by providing evidence-based clinical information, including drug topics and recommendations.

UpToDate has been the subject of over 30 research studies that confirm its widespread usage is associated with improved patient care and hospital performance. The app features a persistent login, easy search with auto-completion, and mobile-optimized medical calculators. Users can also earn and track free CME/CE/CPD credit, bookmark and track their search history, and email topics and graphics to patients and colleagues.

The UpToDate app requires network communication to download and update content from UpToDate. It also requires permissions to store UpToDate content and app preferences in internal or external storage. Overall, UpToDate is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals who need quick and reliable access to clinical information.