ClinicalKey vs GP Notebook (2025): The Encyclopedia vs The Post-it Note

Last reviewed: 2025-12-19 · Reviewed by

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At a Glance

Who is it for?

ClinicalKey:Academics / Specialists

GP Notebook:GPs

Why choose ClinicalKey?

  • **Volume**: Millions of pages of content.
  • **Source**: Original textbooks.
  • **Detail**: Exhaustive.

Why choose GP Notebook?

  • **Brevity**: Summarises complex topics in 5 bullet points.
  • **Relevance**: Filtered for the generalist.
  • **Speed**: Instant access.

Feature Comparison

CapabilityClinicalKeyGP Notebook
DepthMaximumMinimum (Necessary)
UserResearcherBusy GP

In-Depth Analysis

Overview

ClinicalKey is too big to use while the patient is in the room. GP Notebook is designed only to be used while the patient is in the room.

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Use-Cases

Researching a presentation

When to choose ClinicalKey

  • **Winner.**

When to choose GP Notebook

  • Insufficient.

Mid-consultation check

When to choose ClinicalKey

  • Impossible.

When to choose GP Notebook

  • **Winner.**