Induction (Accurx Switch) / Pando vs iatroX (2025): hospital logistics vs clinical knowledge
At a Glance
Who is it for?
iatroX:UK clinicians who want fast, guideline-grounded answers (NICE/CKS/BNF), plus scenario exploration and exam prep.
Accurx (formerly Induction Switch) / Pando:NHS teams who need secure communication, handover/task workflows, and a reliable directory to contact the right person quickly.
Why choose iatroX?
- **Clinical knowledge & guidance**: Q&A grounded in UK sources (NICE/CKS/BNF) rather than directory/messaging.
- **Decision support workflow**: Ask + Brainstorm (scenario reasoning) + Quiz (learning).
- **Free for individuals** and designed for point-of-care clinical questions.
- **UKCA-marked Class I Medical Device** positioning for clinical assistant use-cases.
Why choose Accurx (formerly Induction Switch) / Pando?
- **Gold standard for logistics**: directory and secure communication tools remove friction in day-to-day hospital work.
- **Team workflow**: designed for handover, coordination, and getting the right clinician quickly.
- **Operational value**: reduces time spent chasing numbers or finding the right contact; supports cross-team collaboration.
Feature Comparison
| Capability | iatroX | Accurx (formerly Induction Switch) / Pando |
|---|---|---|
| Primary_purpose | Clinical knowledge: guideline-grounded answers and decision support. | Clinical operations: directory, messaging, and teamwork workflow. |
| Typical_inputs | A clinical question in natural language. | A name/role/service you need to contact; a message/task/handover item. |
| Typical_outputs | Guideline-grounded response + next-step suggestions (where appropriate). | The right contact details, or a secure message/task shared with the team. |
| Pricing_model | Free for individuals. | Often organisational adoption models; some components are free-to-download for clinicians but feature availability may depend on trust/workspace setup.Example published pricing (Pando on G-Cloud) indicates per-user-per-month organisational pricing. |
| Best_for | “What should I do clinically?” | “Who do I contact and how do we coordinate safely?” |
In-Depth Analysis
Overview
This comparison is intentionally “apples and oranges” — because many clinicians confuse these categories:
- Accurx Switch (formerly Induction Switch) and Pando are primarily clinical communications and coordination products.
- iatroX is primarily clinical knowledge and UK-guideline decision support.
They can be complementary: one reduces operational friction; the other reduces cognitive friction.
Quick take
- Choose Accurx Switch / Pando when the question is “Who do I contact?” or “How do we coordinate?”
- Choose iatroX when the question is “What should I do clinically?” in a UK-guideline context.
The key difference: logistics vs knowledge
Logistics tools (Accurx Switch / Pando)
Great for:
- directories (bleeps/extensions/services),
- secure messaging and collaboration,
- handover/task/team workflow.
Knowledge tool (iatroX)
Great for:
- rapid Q&A grounded in UK guidance (NICE/CKS/BNF),
- scenario reasoning via Brainstorm,
- exam prep via Quiz.
Practical recommendation
Most clinicians benefit from using both categories:
- Use a logistics app to find the right person quickly.
- Use iatroX to sanity-check the clinical plan and align with UK guidance.
Public information last reviewed: 17 Dec 2025.
Use-Cases
On-call: need the right person quickly
When to choose iatroX
- Not a directory tool — iatroX won’t replace phonebook/logistics.
When to choose Accurx (formerly Induction Switch) / Pando
- Find bleeps/extensions/services fast; message teams securely; reduce time lost via switchboard.
On-call: need a guideline-grounded next step
When to choose iatroX
- Ask for management steps, thresholds, red flags, and UK-pathway alignment (NICE/CKS/BNF).
When to choose Accurx (formerly Induction Switch) / Pando
- You may still need a separate clinical reference for guideline steps and clinical reasoning.
Team learning vs team coordination
When to choose iatroX
- Use Brainstorm to simulate cases and explore differential/management decisions; use Quiz for exam prep.
When to choose Accurx (formerly Induction Switch) / Pando
- Optimised for coordination and communication rather than learning or guideline interrogation.
FAQs
- Should I compare iatroX directly to Induction/Pando?
- Only at the “what problem do we solve” level. Induction/Pando-style tools solve communication and coordination problems, while iatroX solves clinical knowledge and decision-support problems.
- Do logistics apps include clinical guidance?
- Some platforms may include links, resources, or adjacent features, but their core value proposition is workflow and communication. For guideline-grounded clinical Q&A, you typically still need a dedicated clinical reference/assistant.
- Can iatroX replace a hospital directory?
- No — iatroX is not designed to replace directory/messaging tools. It’s designed to help with clinical decisions and learning.