ACP Medicine is currently unavailable as the vendor completes technical updates to the site. The vendor hopes to have this resource available online again by Monday, September 23rd.
Category: Databases
RefWorks Outage
RefWorks will be unavailable this weekend due to system maintenance. The outage will begin on Saturday, August 24th at 10 p.m. and continue until Sunday, August 25th at 4 a.m. Users who attempt to access RefWorks during this time period will be redirected to a window with information regarding this scheduled maintenance.
In addition, after the system maintenance has been performed, users may notice brief periods of slow response while the RefWorks' operations team completes routine testing to verify system capacity and performance.
ExamMaster downtime
ExamMaster Online is upgrading and migrating our ExamMaster board review software to a new server and an enhanced version of ExamMaster Online on Sunday, July 7, 2013. As a result, ExamMaster will be unavailable for use from 12 Midnight Saturday, July 6th through 7:00 am Monday, July 8th.For more information about the new portal and its features, you can view the short video at http://youtu.be/EYO0VL25aNk .
If you already have a login and password, your current login and password for Exam Master will be migrated and will not change.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
DSM-5 Now Available: PsychiatryOnline
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed, DSM-5) is now available online as part of PsychiatryOnline. The DSM is used by clinicians and researchers to diagnose and classify mental disorders. This revised edition is the product of more than 10 years of effort by hundreds of international experts in all aspects of mental health. DSM-5™ is the most comprehensive, current, and critical resource for clinical practice available to today's mental health clinicians and researchers of all orientations.
PsychiatryOnline is a clinical research portal which provides access to a spectrum of resources useful for psychiatry clinical practice and research including:
- DSM Library titles including DSM-5 and, DSM-IV-TR® Handbook of Differential Diagnosis, and DSM-IV-TR® Clinical Cases.
- Full-text journals including The American Journal of Psychiatry, Psychiatric Services, Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, and Academic Psychiatry.
- Full-text textbooks including The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Psychiatry, Gabbard’s Treatments of Psychiatric Disorders, Textbook of Psychotherapeutic Treatments, The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Geriatric Psychiatry, The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Substance Abuse Treatment, The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Psychopharmacology, and Manual of Clinical Psychopharmacology.
- APA practice guidelines in quick reference and comprehensive formats.
- Self-assessment tools for study, board certification and recertification review.
- Clinical & research news from Psychiatric News.
- Medication information handouts for patients
If you have questions regarding access or resources, please ask us!
RefWorks/WriteNCite – The Fix
Over the past week, Himmelfarb Library users have been experiencing difficulty with RefWorks' WriteNCite functionality. The issue occurred when users try to login or sync WriteNCite/RefWorks from within Word; the sync would begin but did not complete.
The solution to this issue is to download the latest version of WriteNCite from RefWorks 'Tools' menu. The latest version is 4.2.850 and corrects this problem. You can update your personal computer immediately, and we are working to get library computers updated as soon as possible. If you have questions, ask us.
RefWorks’ WriteNCite Access Issues
We are experiencing connectivity issues with RefWorks' WriteNCite program. The issue occurs when users try to login or sync WriteNCite/RefWorks from within Word; the sync will begin but does not complete. We have reported this issue to RefWorks and they are working on a solution. Access to RefWorks via the web has not been affected.
Patient safety? Hear from an expert
AccessMedicine is hosting a webinar on patient safety which offers Himmelfarb Library users the opportunity to hear from a leading authority on this issue. Dr. Robert Wachter will conduct a live webinar to discuss the evolution of patient safety and future directions. Dr. Wachter will address:
- The rapid pace of change in the safety field over the past decade
- The crucial and surprising importance of culture and complex adaptive systems
- The role of information technology in patient safety
Following the 45-minute talk, you can also participate in a live question and answer session with Dr. Wachter. To attend, please complete the free registration.
PAEasy – study support for PANCE & PANRE!
Himmelfarb Library is pleased to announce the availability of a new tool to support physician assistant students preparing for the PANCE and PANRE. PAEasy is offered by the publishers of USMLEasy and offers a similar system of practice questions, answers, and links to supporting information in AccessMedicine.
PAeasy provides access to 1,200 questions and answers that simulate the PANCE and PANRE and provides full explanations for the answers. PAEasy can be customized by signing up for an individual username/password within Himmelfarb Library's account to allow you to track your progress and take advantage of all of PAEasy's features:
- Robust Performance Profile tracks your performance by topic and test scores over time and allows you to compare your scores to others using PAEasy, including test-takers at GW.
- Three testing modes including un-timed practice mode, a timed exam, and a simulated test that replicates the official test.
- Customization features
- Select the length and subject areas of a test or create a set of randomly selected question.
- Retake tests composed of questions previously answered incorrectly so you can focus on weak areas.
- Time your tests or practice at your own pace.
- Take tests composed of questions that you are seeing for the first time.
- Targeted readings from AccessMedicine, identified based on where you need additional study.
- Anatomy Flash Cards offering 150 full-color anatomy images, derived from The Big Picture: Gross Anatomy.
You can access PAEasy from on- and off-campus locations via the link on the E-Databases webpage using either ALADIN or VPN/GWireless. If you have questions about this resource or access, please contact Laura Abate at leabate@gwu.edu.
Give feedback – win a prize
Himmelfarb Library would like your input about the new Health Information @ Himmelfarb search service (the new search box on the Library’s homepage). The service is a one year pilot project and renewal will be dependent on user satisfaction with it.
Help us assess the success of Health Information @ Himmelfarb by filling out a brief survey. Faculty, staff, resident, and student respondents from the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Public Health and Health Services, and School of Nursing will be entered into a February 14th drawing for a $20 print/copy card.
Best Practice app – Re-installation required
BMJ Publishing recently recalled the Best Practice mobile app due to a technical fault with the Best Practice app for iPad. The technical issues with the display of some treatment options in the previous version have been resolved and all users should update to the new release at the earliest opportunity.
To install Best Practice on your iPad or other handheld device, access Best Practice then login or register for a personal account; download 'BMJ Best Practice' from the Apple iTunes Store; login to the app with your personal login/password to download topics and then download images.
Best Practice, provided courtesy of Himmelfarb Library, is an evidence-based resource providing disease and drug information. Best Practice provides access to diagnostic and treatment information using a step-by-step approach and ordering potential diagnoses by common vs. uncommon and disease categories (e.g. cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, etc.) . Best Practice also provides clinical information focused around prevention and prognosis.
If you have any questions, please contact Laura Abate (leabate@gwu.edu).
