FHS-PK | UpToDate – Key Features and How to Use it: Key Features of UpToDate

Search Functionality
The search bar is the main tool for navigating UpToDate. Users can type in clinical terms, conditions, or drugs and access detailed content on those topics. Advanced filters allow users to narrow their results by specialties, providing more relevant content for different fields of healthcare.

Clinical Calculators
UpToDate offers a wide range of clinical calculators designed to assist healthcare providers in making calculations quickly and efficiently. These calculators help with tasks such as determining dosage, assessing risk, and calculating physiological metrics like BMI or kidney function.

Patient Information
In addition to professional medical content, UpToDate includes patient education materials. These resources provide easy-to-understand explanations of medical conditions and treatments, helping healthcare providers educate their patients effectively.

Practice-Changing Updates
UpToDate constantly updates its content with the latest medical research and guidelines. The "Practice-Changing Updates" section highlights significant changes in clinical practices, ensuring that healthcare professionals stay current with the most effective treatments and diagnostic approaches.