Apps for mobiles: App-based access to resources
Apps for mobile devices
A wide range of products have app-based access. Included below is a selection of library and freely-available resources that offer app-based access. Some of the apps are freely available (no setup required). Apps associated with library resources often require you to setup a product-specific account that you use to login to the app. If you have questions or would like assistance with setting up the apps associated with library resources, please contact the library.
New App
Therapeutic Guidelines - new mobile app
To use the new Therapeutic Guidelines app you will need to download the new version of the app, login to the platform's website via the link below (on the device on which you have installed the app), and generate an access key for authentication. Detailed instructions are included below. (You will need a library account.)
- Obtain an Access KeyUse this link on the device on which you will be using the app. See detailed instructions below for obtaining and using an Access Key
Steps for obtaining and using an Access Key for the app:
- Using the device on which you have installed the app, click on https://salus.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://app.tg.org.au/
- Login with your library account.
- Select My Account.
- Select Copy access key*.
- Open the Therapeutic Guidelines app.
- Select the menu icon (three horizontal lines).
- Select Access key login button.
- Paste the Access key into the box and select Submit.
- You should receive a message saying Access key set and be able to access the app.
*If you do not see Copy access key as a menu item you will need to clear your browser cache (view instructions for Safari and Chrome) and then repeat from Step 1 above.
Recommended Apps
UpToDate
To access UpToDate on the mobile up you need to register for an UpToDate account while on the SA Health network, and then use the account to login to the app. Detailed instructions are provided in the guide.
eMIMSplus
To use the eMIMSplus app, you need to obtain a token from within the browser version of eMIMS Elite and then use the token to login to the app.
iMIMS/MIMS for Android is available should you need offline access to MIMS content.
- Obtain an eMIMSplus app login tokenTo obtain a token, login to eMIMS Elite >> click on the hamburger icon (the three lines) and select the option to 'Request mobile token"
Clinical resource apps
Prevention TaskForce
The Prevention TaskForce app assists primary care clinicians to identify the screening, counseling, and preventive medication services that are appropriate for their patients. Freely available app.
Emergency Nurse Practitioner (RCH)
Emergency Nurse Practitioner by the RCH provides in-depth guides on paediatric assessment, common diagnostic findings, and important red flags to observe for in practice. Freely available app.
Paediatric Intensive Care (RCH)
Paediatric Intensive Care provides access to essential clinical information that clinicians need to know to manage the wide spectrum of patients in cardiac and general intensive care units. Freely available app.
Clinical Guidelines (RCH)
The Clinical Guidelines (RCH) app provides quality, up-to-date health information to assist clinicians providing health care to children and young people. Freely available app.
Advanced Paediatric Life Support
The Advanced Paediatric Life Support app contains paediatric emergency algorithms produced by Advanced Paediatric Life Support, Australia, for medical professionals working in acute care. Freely available app.
Point of Care Apps
ClinicalKey
To use ClinicalKey on their app you will need to register for a ClinicalKey account and activate Remote Access. You can then login to the app using your ClinicalKey account. Detailed instructions are available in the guide.
Lippincott Advisor
To use the Lippincott Advisor app you will need to access Lippincott Advisor and set up an account via the self enrol feature. You can then use your Lippincott account to login to the app. Detailed instructions are in the guide.
Thinksulin
Thinksulin provides information and decision support on blood glucose level targets, hypoglycaemia management, blood glucose monitoring, basal-bolus insulin regimen calculations, charting and dose review. Freely available app.
Pharmaceutical & drug apps
iMIMS/MIMS for Android
eMIMSplus is the latest app from MIMS and is the recommended app.
iMIMS/MIMS for Android is available should you need offline access to MIMS content. Please note that the iMIMS/MIMS for Android registration process and access token is separate to that for eMIMS Plus.
- Obtain or renew an iMIMS tokenRegister to obtain an iMIMS/MIMS for Android token for use with the app.
ANZCA FPM Opioid Calculator
The ANZCA opioid equianalgesic calculator is a clinical tool simplifying the calculation of equianalgesia expressed as total oral morphine equivalent daily dose (oMEDD). Freely available app.
Austin Health Clinical Toxicology Guidelines 
Clinical guideline summaries related to toxicology detailing the risk assessment and initial management of many common poisonings and envenomations. Freely available app.
ACEP Toxicology Section Antidote App
The American College of Emergency Physicians Toxicology Section Antidote App provides access to dosing regimens for a variety of medications and antidotes used for common poisonings. Freely available app.
TOXBASE
TOXBASE is the clinical toxicology database of the UK National Poisons Information Service, providing advice on the features and management of poisoning. Freely available app.
