Allows instant review and learning as the day goes by. By offering the best and most common PDA functions bundled together products are highly recommended for all clinicians. There are many similarities between the two products and many unique features that may make one work better for you. If PDA memory and budget permit, having both products may be an alternative to choosing one over the other.
It is the author’s recommendation that all students and practicing clinicians should get Epocrates Essentials. Students may wish to order the additional medical dictionary for an extra fee. All students doing an emergency department rolation should download and use the tree 1-month PEPID trial. All practicine clinicians who do any emergency or intensive care work should do the free 1-month PEPID trial strongly consider purchasing it.
Table 4-1 details the differences between two programs using information found at www.epocrates.com and www.pepid.com