Examples of access via EMR systems include:
Referential Link
A link configured within the EMR system so that it displays an icon or a menu option on the EMR tool bar, allowing users to access and search EBSCO content.
Key Points:
- Typically configured by EMR system administrator
- Similar to adding a “favorite” in a browser
- When the link is clicked within the EMR, corresponding content from EBSCO’s resources appear in a new window or tab
- The majority of EMR vendors provide this functionality with their core system
- This is often the quickest and easiest way to provide access to EBSCO content via the EMR
Contextual Search
Access contextually-relevant search results from within various points of the EMR.
Key Points:
- Requires configuration by the institution IT department/EMR system admin
- When a user clicks on term within a patient record, EBSCO content is opened in a new window, providing related information relevant to the selected term
- Some EMR vendors provide this functionality within their core systems, others have a separate module
HL7 Infobutton
Access EBSCO’s point-of-care content via "Context-Aware Knowledge Retrieval (Infobutton)."
Key Points:
- Requires configuration by the institution IT department/EMR administrator
- Provides a standard mechanism for EMR systems to submit terms for searches to EBSCO databases
- Click here to download a PDF version of the implementation guide
Web Service API
EBSCO point-of-care database content can be delivered via a real-time web service.
Key Points:
- Requires configuration by the institution IT department
- Flexible style sheet control allows content to be delivered with a customized look and feel
- For more detailed technical specifications and information on the Web Service API, please click here
The following may also be of interest:
EMR Access
Seamless Access to EBSCO’s Evidence-Based Content via EMR Systems at the Point-of-Care
