Table 2.
Systematic Reviews, CATs, and Guidelines⁎
| Resource | Vendor/Supplier | Availability | Cost | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews | Cochrane Collaboration | Abstracts are free, but not full records. Provides institutional licenses or user can access individual reviews on a pay-per-view basis. Access is for 24 hours. | http://www.cochrane.org/reviews | |
| DARE (Database of Reviews of Effects) | A stand-alone resource included in the Cochrane Library | Free | http://www.cochrane.org/docs/CLdbaseinfo.htm | |
| PIER (Physician Information Education Resource) | American College of Physicians (ACP) | ACP Web site if an ACP member. Otherwise, the STAT!Ref search Database from Teton Data Systems can be used. | Free to ACP members. Otherwise, must use through an institutional subscription. | http://acponline.org |
| Clinical evidence | British Medical Journal (BMJ) Publishing Group | BMJ-provided Web site | Pay-per-view, one year personal subscription, or institutional subscription. | http://clinicalevidence.bmj.com |
| US National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | Free | http://www.guideline.gov/ |
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It is important to check with the medical library with which the clinician is affiliated with to find out if fee-based resources can be accessed through the library's institutional subscription or license to the above resources.