1. Medscape
Medscape was just recently released on the Android Market and has already become the number one downloaded medical app for the Android platform.
The amount of free content provided by Medscape is absolutely mind numbing and seems to continuously grow with each update. 7,000+ drug references, 3,500+ disease clinical references, 2,500+ clinical images and procedure videos, robust drug interaction tool checker, CME activities, and more.
2. Epocrates
The free version of Epocrates is considered by many to be an essential drug reference. Useful and easy-to-learn features like the pill identifier, several medical calculators, and drug interaction checker make Epocrates a favorite of clinicians and students alike.
3. Skyscape
Skyscape has been the only high-quality all-in-one type app for Android. Many of the quality android medical apps we have reviewed, such as the Red Book and Netter’s Anatomy have worked within Skyscape’s universal app. It’s available on all Android operating system versions.
4. Evernote
Evernote is a great organization tool that can be especially useful for health care professionals and students. It allows you to access and read your PDF documents on the go.
5. Calculate by QxMD
Calculate by QxMD scores major points for its aesthetically appealing design and smooth user interface. The collection of medical calculators contained in this android app is wide enough in scope to satisfy most generalists and students.
6. MedPage Today
MedPage Today is both simple and comprehensive in delivering medical news to your mobile device that is relevant to your particular subspecialty interest. Much of the content is partnered with the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, giving a reassuring sense of legitimacy to the news articles provided. Along with reading articles, CME activities are also presented in text, video, and audio form.
7. Harvard School of Public Health
The Harvard School of Public Health News app is surprisingly functional and useful. It stand out for the simplicity, overall user interface, and solid functionality delivered by the application.
8. Monthly Prescribing Reference (MPR)
The Monthly Prescribing Reference (MPR) claims to be “The most widely used drug reference by clinicians.” For the many clinicians who use MPR, this app is a great mobile substitute.
9. Standard Dictations
This app has basic templates to read while dictating. Everything from admission orders to discharge summaries, along with numerous exams, procedures, and several different types of H&P formats for different health care settings. Of note, many EMRs offer similar templates. So residents who work with a robust EMR may not have as much need for this app.
10. PubMed Mobile
This app is a quick and easy access to PubMed on a mobile device. Those who use PubMed regularly can put this app to good use. Health care professionals and students who need to have the latest evidence at their finger-tips (literally) will certainly find opportunities to use this app in a variety of clinical settings.
