UpToDate Access Guide: Home

Benefits of Using UpToDate

• Improved Patient Care: Provides reliable and up-to-date medical information to enhance patient outcomes.
• Time Efficiency: Quickly find answers to clinical questions, saving time and effort.
• Continual Learning: Keeps healthcare professionals informed about the latest medical advancements and best practices.
• Accessibility: Available on various devices, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones, ensuring information is accessible anytime, anywhere.

Tips for Effective Use

• Bookmark Key Articles: Save frequently accessed topics for quick reference.
• Set Up Alerts: Stay updated on new research and updates in your field by setting up email alerts.
• Utilize Search Filters: Narrow down search results using specialty and content type filters to find relevant information quickly.
• Explore Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credits: Earn CME credits by reading articles and answering related questions.

For step-by-step guidance, please visit: How to Access UpToDate

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Watch the video tutorial below:

Mobile Access

• Download the UpToDate mobile app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).
• Log in with your UpToDate account credentials.
• Enjoy full access to the resource on your mobile device, allowing you to consult it at the point of care.

Having issues with your "UpToDate" password (set by user though database). Get Help Here ➜

Having issues with you LMU credentials (set by university). Get Help Here ➜

If you are having trouble logging into library services or library databases, please contact LMU Information Services Helpdesk:

• Phone/Walk-in Support Hours: Monday - Friday - 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Phone/Web-Based Extended Hours: Monday - Friday - 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
• Phone/Web-Based Weekend Hours: Saturday/Sunday - 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
• Outside of these hours, please call and leave a message at campus extension 7411, 423-869-7411, or 800.325.0900, or email us at helpdesk@lmunet.edu. A technician will reach out to you as soon as possible. Note: The Library cannot help with password problems with the UpToDate database.

Additional you may contact the vendor. https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/solutions/uptodate/contact-us

Statement of Authorship

This LibGuide was created and authored by Molly A. Cross, Web Services Librarian, at Lincoln Memorial University Libraries in 2024.

All content, unless otherwise noted, is original work. Resources and external links have been carefully selected to support the guide’s purpose and comply with applicable copyright and fair use guidelines. Please cite or reference this guide appropriately if used in other works or adapted for other contexts.

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