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UpToDate & Evidence Based Medicine

Library and open web resources to help health professionals make evidence based decisions for patient care

Below find information about the UpToDate Library database

UpToDate is a point-of-care database used throughout the Health Authorities in British Columbia

Quick start info

  • updated frequently, it provides best practices guidelines for health professionals based on current research
  • when logging in the first time you will need to register for a personal UpToDate account, but you won't need to sign in every time you use the database; after registering it will be able to identify you through your KPU login

Find links below to the database and very brief instructional videos

Quick Start UpToDate Instructional Videos

Additional UpToDate Search Functionality Videos

Not sure how to cite information you get from UpToDate in your assignment?