TRIMESTER - Rotunda Library Newsletter Sept Supplement 2012 | Page 7

7 Volume 5 Supplement 1 September 2012 First Consult Do you need evidence-based answers to clinical questions at the point of care? Have you been unable to get answers because you did not have online computer access or a Wi-Fi or 3G/4G data connection? The First Consult iPhone/iPad app is your solution. The app allows First Consult’s trusted answers to be stored on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. A data connection is required for the initial content download and content updates, but is not required to use the app itself – making First Consult’s answers available anytime, anywhere. First Consult is featured point-of-care content found within MD Consult. In addition to providing access to First Consult’s point-of-care content, MD Consult provides online access to leading books, journals, and review articles. The Rotunda Hospital Library and Information Service subscribe to MD Consult meaning you can access full text by logging in with your Rotunda Athens username and password. Please contact the library for more information. How to access the First Consult App: • Download First Consult from iTunes. • If you access MD Consult via the Rotunda but do not have a personal MD Consult account, create a personal account in order to begin using the app or • Upon downloading the app, select the option ‘I use First Consult but do not have a user name’ and following the on-screen instructions to set up a personal account. • Finally log in with your new account to access First Consult content. First Consult may also provide access to full text articles available through MDConsult. When prompted log on with your Rotunda Library Athens Username and password to gain access to any available full text. Available on the iPhone and iPad