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most-commonly occurring conditions, backed up by evidence and with links to guidelines</li> <li>Give them confidence during clinical placements – remote, mobile and offline access ensures they always have the information they need, even where wi-fi is unavailable</li> </ul> </span> <a href="https://bestpractice.bmj.com/info/medical_student" class="cc-btn"><button>Find out more</button></a> </div> </div> <div id="popup2" class="modalCustom"> <div class="modalCustom-content"> <span class="closeCustom">×</span> <h2>BMJ Best Practice for clinicians</h2> <span><p><strong>BMJ Best Practice gets you to the latest evidence-based information quickly and accurately.</strong></p> <p>Structured around the clinical workflow and updated daily, BMJ Best Practice uses the latest evidence-based research, guidelines and expert opinion to offer step-by-step guidance on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and prevention.</p> <p>Whether you’re with a patient or researching treatment decisions more deeply, BMJ Best Practice is your trusted, instant second opinion.</p> </span> <a href="https://bestpractice.bmj.com/info/clinicians/" class="cc-btn"><button>Find out more</button></a> </div> </div> <div id="popup3" class="modalCustom"> <div class="modalCustom-content"> <span class="closeCustom">×</span> <h2>BMJ Best Practice for nurses</h2> <span><p><strong>Access clinical guidelines and patient care leaflets all in one place.</strong></p> <p>BMJ Best Practice is one of the world’s most trusted resources for day-to-day practice, used by multiprofessional care teams worldwide.</p> <ul> <li>Search by detailed symptom or a broader clinical topic</li> <li>Share information and discuss treatment options with patients using our accredited patient leaflets</li> <li>Stay current and support your professional development. Record reading with automatic CME/CPD tracking to support revalidation and appraisals</li> </ul> </span> <a href="https://bestpractice.bmj.com/info/nurses/" class="cc-btn"><button>Find out more</button></a> </div> </div> <div id="popup4" class="modalCustom"> <div class="modalCustom-content"> <span class="closeCustom">×</span> <h2>BMJ Best Practice for paramedics</h2> <span><p><strong>BMJ Best Practice supports the multi-disciplinary approach to medicine management.</strong></p> <p>Our easy-to-navigate, evidence-based information ensures practitioners will find what they need quickly and efficiently. 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