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PIER- evidence-base medicine from ACP.

Patricia Tomasulo¹

¹Ehrman Medical Library, New York University School of Medicine, 550 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA. tomasulo@library.med.nyu.edu

Medical Reference Services Quarterly

|September 15, 2004

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Physicians can now access the Practice and Internal Medicine Evidence (PIER) resource through libraries via STAT!Ref. This evidence-based tool aids internists in navigating medical cases from diagnosis to treatment.

Area of Science:

Medical Informatics
Clinical Decision Support

Background:

The American College of Physicians (ACP) previously offered direct access to PIER for physicians.
Physician Information and Education Resource (PIER) is a key resource for internal medicine.

Purpose of the Study:

To announce the expanded availability of PIER to libraries.
To highlight PIER's utility for practicing internists.

Main Methods:

PIER is now accessible through the STAT!Ref electronic resource suite.
The resource features a uniform search structure designed for clinical workflows.

Main Results:

PIER provides evidence-based information, including clinical practice guidelines and recommendations.
The search structure facilitates a diagnosis-to-treatment approach.

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Conclusions:

PIER's expanded library access enhances its reach for medical professionals.
The resource supports evidence-based practice in internal medicine.