In the last few years, technology has created new opportunities for patient support and education. For example, this recent post on MSKCC’s blog On Cancer highlights the Center’s online education programs and virtual support groups, which allow patients and caregivers an opportunity to connect from a distance. This post will discuss some of the ways social media such as blogs, Twitter and message boards are allowing patients to share their experiences, learn more about their diseases and find resources for coping. Continue reading →

Looking for clinical practice guidelines?  Check out Guideline Central, a new app currently available for the iPhone and iPad.  This comprehensive resource was created by the International Guidelines Center and features:

• Evidence-based treatment guidelines for a variety of specialties
• Easy navigation
• Full-text searching
• Offline functionality
• Options for customizing background, icons and layout
• Broad audience to include physicians, nurses, pharmacists and healthcare educators

Visit the MSK Library’s Mobile Resources LibGuide to view this app as well as others that you can download.

The National Marrow Donor Program has released a Transplant Guidelines App for physician and patient use.  This free app is available for the Android, iPhone, and iPad.

Main features for physicians:

• Recommended timing for transplant consultation, by disease
• Post-transplant care screening and preventive practices
• Screening for GVHD
• Vaccination schedule
• Email results

Main features for patients:

• Access 6-month, 12-month and 2+ year annual checkup guidelines
• Generate a list of tests and evaluations customized to your specific situation
• Email information

Download this and other apps by visiting the MSK Library’s Patient and Family Selected Mobile Resources LibGuide.