Shiffman Medical Library
Epocrates Essentials
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Shiffman Mobile Device Library:
Attention: Even if you received Free Epocrates Essentials last year, you will need to re-download the software for this year.
Overview
Epocrates is offering medical students at Wayne State University School of Medicine a free one-year license to Epocrates Essentials, an integrated drug, disease, and diagnostic reference for mobile devices (valued at $149/yr). Medical students are allowed one download per year for up to four years.
Epocrates Essentials offers the same functionality as the popular Epocrates Rx® free drug reference, plus:
- Diagnostic and treatment information for more than 1,200 diseases and conditions
- Symptom assessment tool
- Infectious disease treatment guidelines
- More than 600 alternative medicines
- IV compatibility checker
- And much more!
System Requirements
Authentication
All School of Medicine (SoM) users are strongly recommended to use SoM Virtual Private Network (VPN) to access library resources remotely. It facilitates access to WSU resources from the Detroit Medical Center facilities and any other non-WSU remote location (e.g. at home) with any Web browser and Internet connection.
- Go to: http://vpn.med.wayne.edu
- Enter the same login ID (e.g. zsmith) and password you use for your SOM e-mail account
- Then add Shiffman Medical Library bookmark on your VPN website
- Click "+" on the "Web Bookmarks" bar
- Enter WSU Shiffman Medical Library in the Bookmark Name box and http://www.lib.wayne.edu/shiffman in the "URL" box
- Click "Add Bookmark" button
- Now click the WSU Shiffman Medical Library link to access any library electronic resources (e.g. e-journals, e-books, databases, clinical tools, etc.)
Until you sign out you will be recognized by the university network - without the need for additional passwords. If you are a SoM affiliate and do not have an e-mail account, go to http://accounts.med.wayne.edu to obtain these credentials.
Downloading/Re-Downloading Epocrates Essentials
For PPC/Palm
- Go to Epocrates Essentials
- You will be taken to a product registration/log-in page. If you have registered an account, please login. For first time user, you need to create an account and view a product demonstration. Then you click the "Download" link on the top of the page, select download mode (wireless or cable) and download Epocrates Essentials.
Note: You may see a message indicating, ìThere was a problem verifying your medical student information. If this message appears, click ìskipî to continue. - Follow the instructions to install the Epocrates Essential to your mobile device.
For iPhone/iPod Touch
To download the Epocrates Essential to your iPhone or iPod Touch, it is recommended to use wireless connection.
Please ensure you have both an Epocrates account and an Apple iTunes ID. If you don't have an Epocrates account you will need to register on Epocrates website prior to downloading.
Follow the steps below to install the product to your iPhone or iPod Touch.
- Go to your iPhone/iPod Touch Home screen and access the “App Store”
- In the search box enter the word "Epocrates"
- Tap the “Get App” button.
- Tap the “Install” button.
- Enter “iTunes user ID” and password (these are different from your Epocrates username and password).
- Return to your iPod Touch home screen and tap on the Epocrates icon.
- This will ask you to enter your Epocrates username and password so you can complete the installation. Then tap on "Continue installation." Remember that your Epocrates username and password are CASE SENSITIVE.
- Allow the update to complete.
View a video with detailed installation instructions.
For a video tutorial of the install process, please see Epocrates for iPhone / iPod touch
Transferring Essentials from Another Handheld Platform
If you have an existing subscription to Epocrates Essentials for a Palm or Windows Mobile (Pocket PC) device, you can transfer this subscription to your iPhone or iPod Touch device following the instructions below.
- Login to "My Account" page of the Epocrates web site
- Click on the link "transfer products to another device".
- On the "Transfer software between platforms" page, select the new platform (e.g. iPhone/iPod touch) and click the button "Transfer". you will be able to transfer your subscription to iPhone.
Once your transfer is confirmed you will need to go to the App store on your device and download and install the application. Please note that because nothing is sold through the App store, the product will say Epocrates Rx, however, your purchase gives you the Essentials product once the installation is complete.
To install, please follow these simple steps:
- Go to your iPhone Home screen and access the App Store.
- Tap the "Categories" tab.
- Select the "Medical" category and locate "Epocrates Rx."
- Tap the "Get App" button.
- Tap the "Install" button.
- Enter iTunes password.
- Return to your iPhone home screen and tap on the Epocrates icon.
- This will ask you to enter your Epocrates username and password so you can complete the installation. Please do so, then tap on "Continue installation."
- Allow the update to complete.
If you encounter any difficulties or are unable to make the transfer, please contact us or Epocrates support.
Epocrates Go Mobile Guide
Go Mobile - Your Guide for Choosing and Using a Mobile Device
A useful guide for choosing and using a mobile device. It provides Mobile Device software solutions, testimonials, links to other Mobile Device resource materials and selected bedtime readings.
Contact Us
For further assistance regarding downloading, installing, or accessing this application, please contact us by an email or call the Information Station at 313-577-1094. We can also provide individual consultation to assist with the download and installation process.
You can also contact Epocrates customer support at http://www.epocrates.com/support/ or call 800-230-2150 for assistance.
Please send us your comments/suggestions.
(Last Updated: 07/13/2009)