DynaMed vs NHS Pathways (2025): Clinical Reference vs Triage System

Last reviewed: 2025-12-19 · Reviewed by

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At a Glance

Who is it for?

DynaMed:Doctors / ACPs

NHS Pathways:111 / 999

Why choose DynaMed?

  • **Clinical**: Detailed disease management and drug dosing.
  • **Evidence**: Graded evidence for every statement.
  • **Global**: Used worldwide.

Why choose NHS Pathways?

  • **Safety**: Algorithms designed to catch emergencies.
  • **Disposition**: Tells the user *where* to send the patient.
  • **UK Specific**: Integrated into the NHS ambulance stack.

Feature Comparison

CapabilityDynaMedNHS Pathways
UserClinicianCall Handler
LogicKnowledge BaseBinary Tree

In-Depth Analysis

Overview

NHS Pathways is for deciding if a patient needs a doctor. DynaMed is for the doctor to decide what the patient needs.

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Use-Cases

Treating Meningitis

When to choose DynaMed

  • **Winner.** Antibiotic doses and timing.

When to choose NHS Pathways

  • N/A

Deciding to send an Ambulance

When to choose DynaMed

  • N/A

When to choose NHS Pathways

  • **Winner.** Standardised triage outcome.