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Software Title: Epocrates MedTools - HTN QuickRef
Publisher: Epocrates
License Type: Freeware
Platform: Palm OS
Supported Operating Systems: Palm OS 3.5 or higher
Supported Languages: English
Requirements: Epocrates Rx, Epocrates Rx Pro or Epocrates Essentials; Palm OS 3.5 or higher

Publisher's Description:

This resource provides diagnostic and treatment guidelines for use in managing patients with hypertension. It provides simple data analysis and succinct reference information including: JNC7: Treatment Guidelines, Framingham Risk calculator, JNC 7: Diagnostic Workup of Hypertension, and ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Codes.

Based on the JNC 7 report, this tool provides practical clinical applications and hands-on management for your patients with hypertension.

This free Epocrates MedTools application is an education resource that offers a suite of diagnostic tools and treatment guidelines for managing your patients with hypertension. The application provides data analysis, as well as succinct reference information.
Resources available with HTN QuickRef include:

* JNC 7: Treatment Algorithm
* Framingham Risk Calculator
* JNC 7: Diagnostic Workup of Hypertension
* ICD-9-CM Coding

Epocrates MedTools free applications have been developed to address specific needs. Rather than including them in our core application, we let you choose the tools that are most valuable to you.

These tools are derived from (but not limited to): organizational or association guidelines; accredited reference books, package inserts, licensing of existing applications, dosing calculators or current algorithms used in medical practice.

Once installed, Epocrates MedTools applications are conveniently located under the 'black bag' tab in your Epocrates application.