DynaMed Guide

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Why do I need to use DynaMed?

DynaMed is a clinical reference tool. It gives quick answers to your clinical questions no matter where you are. DynaMed helps you to be confident in your practice and saves you time. It provides you with the following.

1. Key takeaways.
2. Targeted synopses.
3. Clearly defined recommendations based on the best evidence and medical expertise.
4. CME/CPD credits.

How do I access DynaMed?

From a Trust PC/Trust Device

1. Go to: https://www.dynamed.com/
2. You will not need a username and password to access DynaMed.

From a non-Trust device

1. Go to https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,athens&profile=DMP
2. Login with your OpenAthens username and password. Fill in this form to get an OpenAthens account. Further help on getting an OpenAthens can be found here.

Why register for a personal account?

1. To earn CPD/CME points.
2. To follow the topics that interest you. These can include practice changing updates.
3. To login to the DynaMed App.

How to sign up for a personal account

1. You can click here to sign up for your DynaMed personal account. The picture below also shows the Create Account button on DynaMed’ s home page.
2. Fill in the form.

Signing in to your own account

1. You can click here to sign into DynaMed with your personal account. You can also sign into your personal account by clicking on the head and shoulders icon. You will find this icon in the top right hand corner of the DynaMed page. This is shown in the image below.
2. A box will appear: choose ‘Sign in’.
3. Enter your email address and password.

Browsing by Speciality

Click on the Specialities link. This is in the top left-hand side of the DynaMed home page.  Choose one of the health issues. You will see the DynaMed article.

You will see a list of specialities. We will chose Nephrology.

Choose one of the health issues. You will see the DynaMed article.

Searching DynaMed

Begin by typing your search terms into the search box: for example, chronic kidney disease. DynaMed will make suggestions as you type. In the ‘GO TO’ section it will display articles that match your terms. DynaMed will also suggest search terms under ‘SEARCH FOR.’ Choose a suggested article, search term, or simply click on the magnifying glass.

Viewing a DynaMed Article

1. You can see when the article was last updated.
2. To see the latest updates click on the Updates tab.
3. On the left side you can see the structure of the article. These will take you directly to different parts of the article.
4. You can share and print articles.
5. You can follow articles to get the latest update.

How to follow a DynaMed Topic?

You must sign into your personal account. To follow a topic click on the bookmark icon highlighted in the image below.

A box will appear. You will be able to choose one of the following.

1. To get all email alerts.
2. To get potentially practice changing alerts by email.
3. Add the alerts to your DynaMed home page rather than get an email.

On DynaMed’s homepage, you will see two tabs. A tab called ‘Followed’ which lists updates just for the topics you follow. ‘All topics’ which shows see the updates for all topics on DynaMed. You can click on the manage link to manage your alerts.

How to gain CPD/CME credits

1. Login with your personal account.
2. You will see your CME credits in the top right-hand screen. Click on your CME Credits icon.
3. Choose the article you have been reading and click the prepare button.
4. Answer the series of questions.
5. Add your comments.
6. Print certificate as proof of completion.

Access to get the DynaMed App

Go to the App store on your mobile phone or device, and search for ‘DynaMed’.
Click ‘Install’ and then open the App. Accept ‘Terms of Use’. Next choose option to ‘Sign in’, and sign in with your personal account details. You will be asked to choose the installation option. There are 3 choices:

1. Online Only.
2. Partial Install.
3. Full Install.

You will be shown the amount of storage each option needs. Once you have made your choice click Continue. DynaMed will download to your phone or tablet.