Whether you have a personal medical emergency, need to get information to help a patient or you just want to brush up on your human anatomy before an exam, there are hundreds of Android applications that will help you with whatever you may need. We’ve compiled a list of the top medical apps available in the Google Play Store that will certainly make your life more efficient and your device more useful in your everyday life or profession. Hit the break to get started.
1. Med Helper Pill Reminder: One app that has gotten its share of rave reviews is Med Helper Pill Reminder which reminds you via alarm when you need to take medications, when doctors appointments are scheduled, and when medications are running low or are about to expire. The app will also track your vitals and PRN. All information gathered by the app is logged and can easily be exported to your doctor, nurse or caregiver. The app has the ability to have multiple profiles, so if you are taking care of more than one person, the app can manage them all! This truly is one of the most useful apps I've ever seen in the Play Store, and certainly one of the only ones I've ever seen that can actually help save someone's life and physical well-being. Here is a list of features given by Med Helper that are all included in the application.
- Prescription List: Name, Medication Alias, RX Number, Instructions, Reason, Description, Side Effects
- Schedule: Start Date, End Date, Schedule Pattern, Reminder Times, Alarm, Snooze, Taken At
- Inventory: Refills Remaining, Current Inventory, Expiration Date
- Contact: Doctor, Pharmacy
- Daily Schedule: Time of Day, Dosage, Calendar View
- Take as Needed (PRN): Amount Taken, Time Taken, Last 10 Doses / 24 hr
- Med Log: Daily View, Calendar View, Able to Manage
- Vitals Tracked: Part of Day, Exercise, Temperature, Weight, Pulse, Glucose, HbA1c, Pain Levels, Blood Pressure, Oxygen
- Exportable Reports
The functionality of this app seems endless… Its sweet holo UI and simple navigability make it all the more easy and enjoyable to use. Definitely grab this app if you think you can take advantage of anything is has to offer.
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2. Medscape: Medscape may be the most professional medical application in the Play Store, as it serves physicians, med-students, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, providing as much clinical information that you'll ever need from an app. However, one of the most redeeming qualities of this app is that although it may be most helpful to medical professionals, pretty much anyone can find a great amount of use for it. Users can select the specialties that they want to follow, and are given news in 34 different areas, updated daily. Medscape also has a built-in MEDLINE database which includes safety/prescription information for over 8,000 brand and generic drugs, OTC drugs, herbals and supplements. Probably the neatest part is that there is a "drug interaction checker," which lets you input up to 30 drugs at once and see the interactions that take place, so you can make sure that you're not causing any harmful chemical reactions in your (or your patient's) body.
Medscape has over 4,000 evidence-based articles written by leading physician experts, over 600 instructional procedure videos, and over 100 tables and protocols. The different categories for all of these features include pathophysiology, epidemiology, differential diagnoses, workup, treatment, medication options and more. The app also has medical calculators which let users check 129 medical formulas, scales and classifications in both US and SI units. Formulas, detailed notes and references are included in each result.
It's pretty clear that this application covers everything a doctor might need to help out a patient, or just to learn some new information about their field. We definitely recommend this app!
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3. First Aid: Here it comes, the ultimate "Mommy-app," brought to you by none other than the American Red Cross. Scraped knee? Check the First Aid app. Sore throat? Check the first aid app. Nausea? Check the first aid app. The American Red Cross has truly put together a phenomenal database of step-by-step instructional guides for everyday first-aid scenarios, complete with preparation information, and 9-1-1 integration so you can call EMS from the app at any time. (Just keep it away from your kids!) The application provides safety tips for everything, from severe winter weather to hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, etc. You won't be left in the dark during any emergency as the First Aid app will help prepare you for all kinds of problems. No internet connection during an emergency? No problem— the app comes pre-loaded with its information so you can access the data without problems at any time, anywhere. If you really want to get into it, the app also features interactive quizzes that let you share your results so you can show off your life-saving knowledge to your friends. First Aid is a wonderful tool that can definitely come in handy when you least expect it. Definitely grab this app— you never know when something will happen!
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4. Anatomy 3D- Anatronica: Apps made for tablets usually have an overall better experience than most, likely due to the amount of work put into them that optimize performance, and the the look, feel, and functionality of the app. This claim certainly holds true for "Anatomy 3D- Anatronica," which packs a definite "wow-factor." The app presents itself as an educational guide for those seeking to learn more about human anatomy and the body systems, and features an interactive 3D touch interface with built-in information from Wikipedia and Gray's Anatomy textbook. The application has a fast search function, and both male and female detailed models. The developers also offer a Pro version of the app which runs for $6.99, which is ad-free, and priority bug-fixes. A bit expensive, but it's always nice to support the developers.
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5. Epocrates: Another great app for physicians is Epocrates, which has over 1 million members, and claims that about "50% of all U.S. physicians rely on its services to enable better patient care by delivering the right information, right when it's needed." This app is a little more lightweight than Medscape, but nonetheless still an essential application for medical professionals. But like Medscape, it can be used by pretty much anyone and has some really valuable information that most will find useful. Epocrates gives users the ability to review drug prescribing and safety information for thousands of brand/generic and OTC drugs, check for potentially harmful drug-t0-drug interactions for up to 30 drugs at a time (like Medscape), and identify pills by imprint code and physical characteristics. Epocrates also allows users to select national and regional healthcare insurance formularies for drug coverage information on the go. BMI and GFR calculators are built-in as well, and there is up-to-the-minute medical news and research information. The many uses of this app make this a valuable resource for every healthcare professional that simply can't be passed up… and it's free!
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There are tons of great apps out there for medical professionals, students, and those who just want to stay up-to-date with the latest information. Feel free to check out some of the ones listed above and see how they work out for you, or hit us up below with any apps that you think are great for medical needs.
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