Jefferson Licensed Resources
These resources are licensed through TJU and Scott Memorial Library.
Both DynaMed and Lexidrug have mobile apps available that may be preferable on small screens.
- Cochrane Library This link opens in a new windowCochrane Systematic Reviews provide thorough evaluation of evidence on specific clinical questions.
- ACOG Clinical Practice GuidelinesA PubMed search for ACOG Clinical Practice Guidelines published in the Green Journal (Obstetrics & Gynecology) with links to full-text through Scott Library.
- BMJ Best Practice This link opens in a new window
Clinical decision support tool providing step-by-step guidance on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention using evidence-based methodology and expert opinion. Jefferson’s subscription includes a Comorbidities Manager on select acute topics for tailored treatment recommendations. Updated daily.
See BMJ’s guide for more information on creating a user profile and requirements for downloading the mobile app.
Online Resources
- Trip (free version) This link opens in a new windowTrip is a clinical search engine that classifies results by evidence type. This is a great resource for searching systematic reviews and practice guidelines.
- PubMed Clinical QueriesPubMed Clinical Queries uses predefined filters to help you quickly refine PubMed searches on clinical or disease-specific topics.
- LactMedLactMed contains information on drugs and other chemicals to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. It includes information on the levels of such substances in breast milk and infant blood, and the possible adverse effects in the nursing infant.
- ACNM Practice GuidelinesYou will need your own login to access guidelines.
- GynZoneYou will need your login (provided by the Midwifery Program) to use this resource.
- BMJ Best Practice This link opens in a new window
Clinical decision support tool providing step-by-step guidance on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention using evidence-based methodology and expert opinion. Jefferson’s subscription includes a Comorbidities Manager on select acute topics for tailored treatment recommendations. Updated daily.
See BMJ’s guide for more information on creating a user profile and requirements for downloading the mobile app.
Reference Texts
Clinical Practice Guidelines for Midwifery and Women's Health by ISBN: 9781284070217Publication Date: 2016-06-035th edition
Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies by ISBN: 9780323321082Publication Date: 2016-04-287th edition
Varney's Midwifery by ISBN: 9781284250565Publication Date: 2023-10-097th Edition
Note: 3 people at a time can use this ebook
Mobile Apps
These apps were recommended by TJU Midwifery Program faculty and are available for free in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
- Contraception App (CDC)Covering both the U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use and the U.S. Selected Practice Recommendations for Contraceptive Use.
- Prevent Group B Strep App for Obstetric Providers (CDC)The app was developed in collaboration with and endorsed by ACOG and the American College of Nurse-Midwives. Intended users include those providing obstetric care (e.g., obstetricians, nurse-midwives, family practitioners).
- STI Treatment Guide (CDC)Streamlined STI prevention, diagnostic, and treatment recommendations.
- U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Screening GuidelinesThe Prevention TaskForce (formerly ePSS) application assists primary care clinicians to identify the screening, counseling, and preventive medication services that are appropriate for their patients.