by Susan June 10, 2010 at 12:04 pm
Did you know that there is a massive crossover opportunity between being an iPhone user and a member of the medical profession. That is aside from making and taking calls in a professional capacity, you maybe surprised to learn that there are well over 1000 apps for your iPhone that could assist you in your daily work. Here are just three of those available, we think they are three of the best.
- Epocrates This is an excellent drug handbook, making it simple to search brand names or generic drugs, it then provides information about dosage and contraindications, plus pricing. With over 3300 drugs in the database, and the fact this is a free app it is easy to see why Epocrates rates so highly. Why not give it a try?
- Diagnosaurus DDx A comprehensive app that has been designed to assist with diagnosis. Sometimes a patient presents with something that rings a bell at the back of your mind, and Diagnosaurus maybe able to help you find out why. Search by symptom, by suspected condition or by body part this really is a clever little app that will set you back a token $0.99.

- MedCalc Our last pick is a simple but highly useful tool that offers you a medical calculator with access to hundreds of formulas, scores and classifications. Another free to download app that may well become your most valuable tool – hop over to the App Store today.