DynaMed is an evidence-based reference tool created for physicians and other health care professionals. The Library has had access to DynaMed on a trial basis during 2009. To assist us in making decisions on whether to continue with DynaMed in 2010, please provide answers to the following questions.

  1. Are you... UQ student UQ academic Medical staff Nursing staff Other (please specify)
  2. What is your field? Medicine Nursing Other (please specify)
  3. If you are an undergraduate student, what year level are you? 1 2 3 4
  4. Have you ever used DynaMed to search for clinical evidence? Yes No
  5. Have you used DynaMed during the Library’s trial in 2009? Yes No
    If yes, how often have you used it? Daily Weekly Monthly Infrequently
  6. Have you used First Consult to search for clinical evidence? Yes No
    If yes, how often do you use it? Daily Weekly Monthly Infrequently
  7. Considering both FirstConsult and DynaMed, which do you prefer in terms of...
    Content First Consult DynaMed
    Ease of searching First Consult DynaMed
    Layout/Appearance First Consult DynaMed
    Ease of navigation First Consult DynaMed
    Currency First Consult DynaMed
    Accessibility of referencesFirst Consult DynaMed
    Usefulness First Consult DynaMed
  8. If you had access to only one of these resources, which would you prefer? First Consult DynaMed
  9. Thank you for your input. Do you have any further comments?