The top 10 medical apps for doctors

Healthcare employees are always on the move. From checking on patients to conferring with other staff, providers are often away from their desks. Being away from their desktop computer can make it difficult for physicians to access the medical databases and references they need.

That’s where medical apps come in. Medical apps enable healthcare workers to get the necessary data to help patients, no matter where they are. Let’s check out 10 popular medical apps for healthcare workers and see how you can use them in your practice.

1. Medscape

App Store user rating: 3.6 out of 5 (1.2K ratings)

Play Store user review: 4.2 out of 5 (63.2K reviews)

Medscape is a popular medical news app. The app gathers the latest medical research articles into a single, easy-to-navigate platform for doctors and medical students.

While Medscape is known as a medical news source, it also branches out into areas such as medical calculators, prescription safety information, CME/CE activities, and even a network of other doctors.

This app works on both Android and Apple devices. Once you’ve created your free account, you can instantly access the research you need to stay up to date in your field.

2. Prevention TaskForce

App Store user rating: 3.6 out of 5 (63 ratings)

Play Store user review: 4.3 out of 5 (517 reviews)

The Prevention Task Force app is a medical app created by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

Primary care doctors can use the app to find the right resources for their patients’ needs. Providers can enter their patients’ information and search for available screening, counseling, and medication services.

This application is free and works on Android and Apple devices. There’s also a web app. In addition, healthcare workers and institutions can request access to the API.

3. VisualDx

App Store user rating: 4.5 out of 5 (178 ratings)

Play Store user review: 3.9 out of 5 (435 reviews)

VisualDx is an image-based medical reference app that contains thousands of images of different diseases and conditions.

Providers can easily compare their patient’s presentation with various diseases. VisualDx’s search feature enables physicians to enter their patient’s symptoms and discover possible diagnoses along with reference images.

The app requires a subscription to use. It works on both Android and iOS and is available in multiple languages.

4. Skyscape Medical Library

App Store user rating: 4.8 out of 5 (2.7K ratings)

Play Store user review: 4.3 out of 5 (2K reviews)

Skyscape Medical Library offers relevant medical information for doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The app’s library boasts multiple healthcare textbooks and provides drug information. It also includes a clinical calculator.

The app is free but requires in-app purchases for some features. It’s compatible with both iOS and Android.

5. epocrates

App Store user rating: 4.5 out of 5 (6.6K ratings)

Play Store user review: 3.4 out of 5 (26.3K reviews)

epocrates is a medical reference app that specializes in drug information. It offers prescribing and safety information, such as the differences between adult and pediatric doses, possible adverse reactions, and warnings. The app can also check whether an insurance plan covers a particular drug.

epocrates works on both Android and iOS. You can get a free version or purchase a subscription plan.

6. PEPID

App Store user rating: 4.7 out of 5 (2.9K ratings)

Play Store user review: 4.4 out of 5 (351 reviews)

PEPID is a medical reference that can be customized for doctors, nurses, EMTs, and paramedics.

The information is designed to be quickly absorbed and then used in the field, with industry-specific bullet-point lists that provide what you need to know. PEPID boasts a medical drug database along with medical calculators and illustrations.

The application can be used on both Android and iOS as well as Windows and BlackBerry.

7. Lexicomp

App Store user rating: 3.1 out of 5 (138 ratings)

Play Store user review: 3 out of 5 (3.14K reviews)

Lexicomp, a drug reference app, offers access to more than 20 medical databases. The app has comprehensive drug information, such as a pharmacogenomics database, IV compatibility, current drug shortages, and educational content for patients. Plus, all the information is stored on your device, so you can use it even when you don’t have internet access.

The reference app is compatible with Android and iOS. While it does require a subscription to use, the app offers a one-month free trial so users can decide whether it’s right for them.

8. DynaMed

App Store user rating: 4.9 out of 5 (3K ratings)

Play Store user review: 4.7 out of 5 (1.62K reviews)

DynaMed is a medical reference application that imitates Google’s search engine, which makes it easy to use. The medical content is reviewed by other physicians. The app syncs with your desktop, enabling you to work from any location.

DynaMed works on both Android and iOS but requires a subscription plan to access.

9. UpToDate

App Store user rating: 3.9 out of 5 (413 ratings)

Play Store user review: 4.4 out of 5 (10.6K reviews)

UpToDate is a resource that providers can use to make better clinical decisions. This medical reference enables you to download relevant medical and drug content and share it with colleagues.

The app is available in multiple languages, including Spanish, Chinese, and Russian.

UpToDate is compatible with certain Android devices and with iOS devices, such as iPhones and iPads. It requires a subscription (either individual or institutional) to use.

10. MDCalc

App Store user rating: 4.9 out of 5 (49.9K ratings)

Play Store user review: 4.5 out of 5 (15K reviews)

MDCalc is a medical calculation app that offers over 550 clinical decision tools. The calculators range from dosing calculators to risk scores for patients. Providers can also receive CME credits for reviewing different medical calculations.

The app is free to use. All you need to do is register, and you’ll be able to get started right away. To receive CME credits for reviewing different calculators, you will need a paid subscription.

There’s an app for that — a lot of them

Medical apps are ideal for an on-the-go healthcare worker. By using the right medical apps, you can help your patients from your smartphone.

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