Hi Katherine,
I refused to conduct a trial of UpToDate because they couldn't/wouldn't
give me a firm quote. Their tactic is to build up some customer loyalty
amongst your doctors during the trial and let that lever you into paying
large amounts. I have subscribed to Dynamed - because it is way
cheaper and more up-to-date - and not given my people the choice!
If you need to argue the case, tell your consultants that Dynamed has
research proving it is more up-to-date and is better value for money.
Regards
Mike
Mike Roddham
Head of Service
West Sussex Knowledge & Libraries
01243 831507or internal extn 2778
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-----Original Message-----
From: UK medical/ health care library community / information workers
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Katherine France
Sent: 04 May 2012 09:30 AM
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Subject: Up-to-Date
We are currently being asked to subscribe to the Up-to-Date database but
we are concerned about the cost of the database. I was wondering if
anyone had carried out any evaluations of the database or compared it to
other similar products such as Dynamed.
Has anyone cancelled their subscription to Up-to-date and if so why and
have you replaced it with anything else.
Any feeback would be gratefully received.
Thanks
Katherine
Katherine France
Deputy Knowledge Service Manager
Rotherham NHS Library and Knowledge Services The Rotherham NHS
Foundation Trust Oak House, Moorhead Way, Bramley, Rotherham, South
Yorkshire S66 1YY
Tel: 01709 302 068
Fax: 01709 302 002
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