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Use Dynamed to support Patient Care

Dynamed is an evidence-based, clinical reference tool you can use to support patient care.

Use the simple search interface or browse through the categories to find information about the diseases and conditions affecting your patients. You can find details regarding:

  • epidemiology
  • diagnosis
  • treatment
  • complications and prognosis
  • prevention and screening
  • guidelines and resources

Dynamed is available to our UHNM users via your NHS Athens username. Log in from our Healthcare Resources page.

Get Dynamed on the go by downloading the app – details of how here.

For more help try our short etutorial Using Dynamed or check our Dynamed help page.

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