This page is intentionally practical: clinicians waste time because access differs by organisation and device. The aim is to help you identify which access mode you have and set up a stable workflow.
Access modes (identify yours in 60 seconds)
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Mode 1 — Organisation provides access
Common in hospital/library environments. The correct approach is to follow your organisation’s route rather than purchasing a duplicate subscription.
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Mode 2 — Personal subscription
Most consistent across settings, but it’s a personal cost. Decide if the workflow benefit justifies it for your usage pattern.
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Mode 3 — Mixed access
Some clinicians have institutional access at work but personal access on mobile/off-site. If so, keep accounts clearly separated to avoid login confusion.
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Mode 4 — Restricted network access
If access only works on-site, you need an explicit plan for off-site (approved remote access route or personal).
Your time is the real cost
If you lose 3 minutes per clinic session to login friction, you’re paying anyway—just in attention and time rather than money.
Mobile stability checklist
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Step 1 — Decide which account should own mobile
If your institution supports stable off-site access, use that. If not, don’t fight it—plan accordingly.
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Step 2 — Test off-site deliberately
Don’t assume it works because it works on-site. Test on 4G.
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Step 3 — Keep a fallback
If access is mission-critical, have a secondary source ready (eg, local guidance portals) rather than losing flow in clinic.
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Step 4 — Don’t store sensitive information in notes/apps
Keep your workflow non-identifiable unless governance explicitly allows otherwise.
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