Dr Toolbox vs iatroX (2025): Hospital Logistics vs Clinical Reasoning
At a Glance
Who is it for?
iatroX:Clinicians making decisions.
Dr Toolbox:Junior Doctors executing tasks.
Why choose iatroX?
- **Clinical Justification**: Gives you the 'magic words' (guideline criteria) to get a scan accepted.
- **Management**: tells you what to do while waiting for the test.
- **Exam Prep**: Useful for post-grad exams.
Why choose Dr Toolbox?
- **Local Knowledge**: 'The request form is in the blue folder on Ward 6.'
- **Bleeps**: Crowdsourced directory of local numbers.
- **Induction**: Essential for day 1 in a new hospital.
Feature Comparison
| Capability | iatroX | Dr Toolbox |
|---|---|---|
| Content | - | Local Hospital Admin |
| Use | - | Task Execution |
In-Depth Analysis
Overview
Dr Toolbox is the survival guide for logistics. It answers "What is the door code?" and "How do I bleep the Gastro reg?"
iatroX is the survival guide for medicine. It answers "Does this patient need a CT?" and "What do I say to the Gastro reg?"
Use-Cases
Requesting a CT Head
When to choose iatroX
- Use iatroX to check the NICE criteria so you can justify the request to the Radiologist.
When to choose Dr Toolbox
- Use Dr Toolbox to find the extension number for the Radiology Registrar.
FAQs
- Can iatroX find bleep numbers?
- No. For local hospital numbers, use Dr Toolbox or Induction.