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FIRSTConsult is an evidence-based clinical information tool designed for use at the point of care on both desktop and laptop computers. It is part of the MD Consult clinical knowledge base system which synthesizes findings from journals and respected references in collaboration with an Editorial Board of respected authors and opinion leaders. The content is updated weekly.

FIRSTConsult handheld version, a sub-set of the FIRSTConsult knowledge base, is delivered through the POCKETConsult platform which brings you Differential Diagnoses and Medical Condition Files with cardinal features, immediate action , summaries of investigative tests, efficacy of therapies, summaries of therapeutic options, bookmarks, stored searches and more.

FIRST Consult Handheld on POCKET Consult is available in both 6MB (for lower memory usage) and 12MB versions.

FIRSTConsult is available to WSU affiliates. To access FIRSTConsult on your PDA, you need to:

• Use your WSU AccessID and password for remote access/downloading
• Download both MobiPocket Reader and FIRSTConsult content
• Sync FIRSTConsult to your PDA

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

• Browser: Internet Explorer 5 or higher, OR Netscape 7.0 or higher
• Operating System: Windows XP, 2000, 98, ME
• Free Hard Drive Space: 8MB
• Mobile Devices: PocketPC 2000, 2002, 2003 OR Palm OS 3.x or greater device with Minimum 1.5MB of free space
• Mobile Conduit: Active Sync 3.7 or higher OR HotSync 4.1
  

Downloading FirstConsult remotely from home requires that you authenticate with your WSU Access ID (e.g. aa1234) and password. If you require assistance on locating your AccessID and password, please click here (http://computing.wayne.edu/accessid/aboutaccessid.php) for instructions provided by the WSU C&IT department.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

Notes: You need to have admin privilege (i.e. be the owner of a computer) to download the FIRSTConsult. Please sync your device twice to install both the application and content. You can manage your PDA products including FIRSTConsult, Mosby drug consult, calculators, drug updates and MDC news through the POCKETConsult website.

If you have a POCKETConsult account but need to download the MobiPocket Reader, go to step 2 .
If you have a POCKETConsult account and have downloaded the POCKETConsult Reader, go to step 3 .

Step 1: Creating a POCKETConsult Account

• Go to FIRSTConsult website
  Note: if you access the FIRSTConsult website from off campus, you will get a screen which asks you to enter a user name and password for authentication. Please enter your WSU AccessID and password, and then click the "Submit" button.

• Now you are on the FIRSTConsult web page. Click the "More" link listed under the "FIRSTConsult on PDA" on the right pane

• Click the "Sign up to preview FIRSTConsult Handheld" link. A new window appears. Click "CREATE NEW ACCOUNT" Button and follow the step 2 to create your user profile and select your PDA settings. All you need for your profile is to create a password, select your profession, specialty, and a PDA platform.

Step 2a: Downloading Mobipocket Reader (For new users)

• After creating a POCKETConsult account, you will automatically come to the "Install Reader" page. Click the "DOWNLOAD POCKETConsult" button and follow the instructions to download and install Mobipocket Reader, POCKETConsult, and default channel content to your PDA, and Mobipocket Web Companion to your computer automatically.

Step 2b: Downloading Mobipocket Reader (For existing users)

• Remove the older version of the Mobipocket Reader prior to installation to ensure a successful downloading.

• Login to your POCKETConsult account and click the "INSTALL READER" link on the top toolbar and follow the instructions to download and install the programs.
  

• On your "MyPOCKETConsult" page, click the "Library" link on the top toolbar. Scroll down to the Library section and click the "MODIFY SELECTIONS" button. All the Elsevier PDA titles to which we subscribed are listed under "My Library" page.

• Select the "Download to Device" or ""Download to Memory Card" option listed under the Action column and Click the "SAVE for NEXT SYNC" button.

Step 4: Perform Active Sync Twice. The first time will install the POCKETConsult application. The second time will synchronize your content to the PDA.

Step 5: Tap the POCKETConsult from your PDA start menu to launch POCKETConsult. Then tap "Library" to access FIRSTConsult which includes three components: Differential Diagnosis, Medical Conditions and Search.

MANAGE CONTENT

TUTORIALS & SUPPORTING MATERIALS

FIRSTConsult online tutorial
This tutorial demonstrates how to use Differential Diagnoses tool with information on over 1,500 possible diagnoses, how to browse 475 Medical Condition files, and how to employ other user-friendly features.

POCKETConsult User Guide (PDF)
A complete POCKETConsult introduction including FAQs.

CONTACT US

For further assistance regarding downloading, installing, or accessing this application, please contact us by an email or call the Information Station at 313-577-1094. We can also provide individual consultation to assist with the download and installation process.

Please send us your comments/suggestions.

Last edited: 07/12/06