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1. Name: Medscape
2. Author: who created Medscape? Peter Frishauf in 1995. his primary
goal was
... [Show More] todisseminate as much medical information as possible to the
broadest and biggest professional audience possible, and to do it at no
cost to the reader.
Who maintains the APP? Medscape has utilized the service of experts
on its Advisory Panels, usually specialty-specific, for years and will
continue to rely onthese dedicated and productive individuals for their
helpful services. Medscape isowned by WebMD since 2001.
3. Endorsement: Is the app licensed by the food and drug administration,
other government agency, or endorsed by an academic institution or
medical professionalorganization? Yes the FDA endorses and collaborates
with Medscape to improve communication, protecting and promoting the public
health by ensuring the safety and quality of medical products such as drugs,
foods, and medical devices. Medscape is accredited through Accreditation
Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME),American Nurses
Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy
Education (ACPE) providing continuing education for physicians, nurses, and
pharmacists.
4. Operation: Which platform (mobile or web-based) is suitable for the app and
why? The platform either being the Medscape mobile app, or the Medscape
website depends onthe user and their ability to navigate through the app via
phone or computer.
5. Aesthetics: Is the information displayed in a way that is easy to navigate?
Yes, onceyou log into the app the uses are displayed such as, researching a
drug, procedure, and condition. You can retrieve the latest guidelines, drug
calculator based on your specialty,pill identifier, formulary, pricing and decision
point. You are also able to review cases studies and take quizzes and stay up
to date on the latest trends.
Is it easy to use? I have been using Medscape for the last five years,
I have iteasy to use. I also use it regularly at work when talking with my patients
about their medications and answering questions about their medication
conditions.
Can you use it without instruction? Yes Medscape can be used
without
instructions
6. Purpose: What is the intended purpose or use of this app? intended for
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physicians andother healthcare professionals. The information and tools that we
make available throughthe Services are provided for educational and
informational purposes only. Our mission is to improve patient care with
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