LibGuides: Physician Assistant: Databases

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Physician Assistant Databases

The following are commonly used databases related to the Physician Assistant curriculum at Chapman University.

For a complete list of all the databases available through the Leatherby Libraries, please click HERE.

5MinuteConsult This link opens in a new window A fully integrated digital resource to help guide primary care professionals and clinical students in daily decision support, giving access to the information needed at the point of care to obtain the most likely diagnosis, treatment, and management for thousands of diseases. Terms of Use.
AccessEmergencyMedicine This link opens in a new window A comprehensive online emergency medicine resource provides quick diagnosis and treatment answers for a broad spectrum of complaints, ranging from neurologic and pediatric emergencies, to poisoning and trauma. NOTE: Users should create a MyAccess profile via the "Sign In" link in the upper right corner of the database in order to use the full functionality of this resource. Terms of Use.
AccessMedicine This link opens in a new window Provides access to more than 60 medical titles and instant answers to clinical questions. Content includes thousands of images and illustrations, interactive self-assessment, case files, diagnostic tools, a comprehensive search platform, and the ability to download content to a mobile device. NOTE: Users should create a MyAccess profile via the "Sign In" link in the upper right corner of the database in order to use the full functionality of this resource. Terms of Use. A mobile app is available for this resource. Learn how to download here.
AccessMedicine Case Files Collection This link opens in a new window Over 1,150 real-life cases to assist during coursework, clinical rotations, or preparation for shelf exams and the USMLE. Includes the complete collection of basic science, clinical medicine, and post-graduate level cases. NOTE: Users should create a MyAccess profile via the "Sign In" link in the upper right corner of the database in order to use the full functionality of this resource. Terms of Use.
AccessPharmacy This link opens in a new window Videos, games, Q&A, and leading pharmacy textbooks; information about drugs, herbs and supplements; and consult features and editorials concerning the vast array of current pharmacy publications. NOTE: Users should create a MyAccess profile via the "Sign In" link in the upper right corner of the database in order to use the full functionality of this resource. Terms of Use.
AccessScience This link opens in a new window An up-to-date, easy-to-use gateway to scientific knowledge, from basic introductory material to extended article entries and live journal citations in key scientific areas including biology, Earth and environmental sciences, chemistry, physics, and beyond. Features more than 9,000 articles and 16,000 vivid color images and compelling videos and animations that bring topics to life on the screen. Terms of Use.
Acland's Video Atlas of Human Anatomy This link opens in a new window An anatomical teaching tool that provides an understanding of the real human body and the mechanics of body movement through direct video recordings of real human anatomic specimens.Terms of Use.
Bates' Visual Guide to Physical Examination This link opens in a new window Head-to-toe and systems-based physical examination techniques through more than 8 hours of video content. Terms of Use.
CINAHL Plus with Full Text This link opens in a new window
Cochrane Library This link opens in a new window A collection of six databases containing independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making: The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (CDSR), Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effect (DARE), Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Methodology Register (CMR), Health Technology Assessment Database (HTA), and NHS Economic Evaluation Database (NHSEED). Terms of Use.
Embase This link opens in a new window A biomedical literature database often recommended for systematic reviews and meta-analyses due to its coverage of over 8,100 journals and 3.6 million conference abstracts. Terms of Use. Coverage: 1947-present.
Health Library This link opens in a new window An online platform for the delivery of high quality educational and clinical content for pharmacists, physician assistants, and physical therapists. Also includes access to 5MinuteConsult, which provides rapid-access information on the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of over 900 medical conditions. Terms of Use.
Journal Citation Reports (JCR) This link opens in a new window Presents quantifiable statistical data that provides a systematic, objective way to evaluate the world's leading journals and their impact and influence in the global research community. JCR provides a combination of impact and influence metrics and millions of cited and citing journal data points that comprise the complete journal citation network of the Web of Science. Terms of Use. Coverage: 2005-present.

Lab Tests Online From the American Association for Clinical Chemistry, this resource will help patients and caregivers understand many lab tests.

MEDLINE (Web of Science) This link opens in a new window Access Medline through the Web of Science interface. Medline serves as the premier database of biomedicine and health sciences. Also covers life sciences vital to biomedical practitioners, researchers and educators, including aspects of biology, environmental science, marine biology, plant and animal science, biophysics and chemistry. Produced by the U.S. NLM (National Library of Medicine). Terms of Use. Coverage: 1950-present.
MEDLINE (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window Access Medline through the EBSCO interface. Medline serves as the premier database of biomedicine and health sciences. Also covers life sciences vital to biomedical practitioners, researchers and educators, including aspects of biology, environmental science, marine biology, plant and animal science, biophysics and chemistry. Produced by the U.S. NLM (National Library of Medicine). Terms of Use. Coverage: 1950-present.
MEDLINE (Ovid) This link opens in a new window Access Medline through the Ovid interface. Medline serves as the premier database of biomedicine and health sciences. Also covers life sciences vital to biomedical practitioners, researchers and educators, including aspects of biology, environmental science, marine biology, plant and animal science, biophysics and chemistry. Produced by the U.S. NLM (National Library of Medicine). Terms of Use. Coverage: 1950-present.

Merck Manuals A comprehensive medical resource for professionals and consumers. The professional edition provides information on medical topics, symptoms, drugs, procedures, news and more written for medical and veterinary professionals and students.

Micromedex This link opens in a new window Evidence-based resources used by clinicians to inform and educate care decisions with the goal to meaningfully improve patient outcomes. Includes the following products: AAPCC Codes in POISINDEX, Alternative Medicine, Detailed Drug Information for the Consumer, DISEASEDEX, DRUGDEX System, Imprint Codes in Identidex, Interaction Checking, IV Compatibility, Lab Advisor, MARTINDALE, P&T QUIK Reports, POISINDEX System, RED BOOK Online, TOMES System, CareNotes, NeoFax, and Pediatrics. Terms of Use. A mobile app is available for this resource. Learn how to download here.
PubMed (Open Access) This link opens in a new window Provides access to bibliographic information that includes MEDLINE as well as out-of-scope citations (e.g., articles on plate tectonics or astrophysics) from certain MEDLINE journals, primarily general science and chemistry journals, for which the life sciences articles are indexed for MEDLINE. MEDLINE/PubMed utilizes the NLM controlled vocabulary thesaurus MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Terms of Use. Coverage: 1966-present.
PsychiatryOnline This link opens in a new window An online collection of books, journals, and self-assessment tools from American Psychiatric Publishing, including the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Terms of Use.
UpToDate This link opens in a new window A clinical decision support resource that synthesizes recent medical information into trusted, evidence-based recommendations to improve patient care and quality. Terms of Use. A mobile app is available for this resource. Learn how to download here.
Web of Science This link opens in a new window Provides access to the worlds leading scholarly literature in the sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities. Includes: Science Citation Index Expanded, Social Sciences Citation Index, Arts & Humanities Citation Index, Conference Proceedings Citation Index - Science, Conference Proceedings Citation Index - Social Science & Humanities, Book Citation Index - Science, Book Citation Index - Social Sciences & Humanities, Current Chemical Reactions, and Index Chemicus. Terms of Use. Coverage: 1898-present.