DynaMed vs ClinicalKey (2025): The Bullet vs The Book

Last reviewed: 2025-12-17 · Reviewed by

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At a Glance

Who is it for?

DynaMed:Clinicians

ClinicalKey:Researchers

Why choose DynaMed?

  • **Speed**: Optimised for 2-minute lookups.
  • **Synthesis**: Summarises evidence into action.
  • **Mobile**: Excellent app for ward use.

Why choose ClinicalKey?

  • **Depth**: Full text of thousands of books.
  • **Multimedia**: Videos and images.
  • **Breadth**: Covers niche topics DynaMed misses.

Feature Comparison

CapabilityDynaMedClinicalKey
Use_caseTreatment DecisionDeep Study
FormatBulletsBooks/Journals

In-Depth Analysis

Overview

This is Speed vs. Depth. Use DynaMed when you are standing in front of a patient. Use ClinicalKey when you are sitting at a desk.

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Use-Cases

Mid-Consultation

When to choose DynaMed

  • **Winner.**

When to choose ClinicalKey

  • Too slow.

Writing a Paper

When to choose DynaMed

  • Not useful.

When to choose ClinicalKey

  • **Winner.**