STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has announced that it has added three new modules to Procedures Consult in orthopedics, anesthesia and emergency medicine. Procedures Consult is an online multimedia training and reference tool that helps physicians, medical residents and students prepare for, perform and test their knowledge of the most frequent medical procedures. The site currently contains 140 separate procedures including actual procedure videos, text and animation.
Other unique features include highlighted patient safety guidelines consistent with standards established by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
In addition to medical students and residents, other potential users of Procedures Consult include practicing physicians, physician assistants, certified registered nurse anesthetists, operating room nurses, advanced practice nurses and respiratory therapists. Healthcare organisations, including hospitals, medical groups and medical schools, can customise Procedures Consult to fit their needs. They can add procedure-specific alerts and links to organisational resources, such as informed consent forms, hospital standard procedures or patient education materials, while also monitoring physician test completion for credentialing compliance.
An open house event, where users can view the entire site for free, is available from April 15-May 15, 2008.
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