NR599 Week 6 Outline Medscape {UPDATED} - Graded A+.

NR599 Week 6 Outline Medscape {UPDATED} - Graded A+.1. Name: Medscape 2. Author: who created Medscape? Peter Frishauf in 1995. his primary goal was to disseminate as much medical information as possible to the broadest and biggest professional audience possible, and to do it at no cost to the reader. Who maintains the APP? Medscape has utilized the service of experts on its Advisory Panels, usually specialty-specific, for years and will continue to rely on these dedicated and productive individuals for their helpful services. Medscape is owned by WebMD since 2001. 3. Endorsement: Is the app licensed by the food and drug administration, other government agency, or endorsed by an academic institution or medical professional organization? Yes the FDA endorses and collaborates with Medscape to improve communication, protecting and promoting the public health by ensuring the safety and quality of medical products such as drugs, foods, and medical devices. Medscape is accredited through Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) providing continuing education for physicians, nurses, and pharmacists. 4. Operation: Which platform (mobile or web-based) is suitable for the app and why? The platform either being the Medscape mobile app, or the Medscape website depends on the user and their ability to navigate through the app via phone or computer. 5. Aesthetics: Is the information displayed in a way that is easy to navigate? Yes, once you log into the app the uses are displayed such as, researching a drug, procedure, and condition. You can retrieve the latest guidelines, drug calculator based on your specialty, pill identifier, formulary, pricing and decision point. You are also able to review cases studies and take quizzes and stay up to date on the latest trends. Is it easy to use? I have been using Medscape for the last five years, I have it easy to use. I also use it regularly at work when talking with my patients about their medications and answering questions about their medication conditions. Can you use it without instruction? Yes Medscape can be used without instructions