ClinicalKey

ClinicalKey

by Elsevier Inc.

66 ratings
95 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 20, 2015
  • June 17, 2026
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This app provides medical professionals with instant access to a vast library of clinical knowledge, including synoptic content and in-depth reference materials. It helps users stay updated on medical advancements, confirm diagnoses, and advance their research skills, all while offering CME/MOC/CE credits.

Access to 30+ medical specialties
Synoptic content for quick answers
Full-text reference books and journals
Mobile-optimized medical calculators
Earn CME/MOC/CE credits
Intuitive search functionality
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What's New in ClinicalKey

2.13.3

June 17, 2026

Our utmost priority is to provide you with an exceptional ClinicalKey experience. In this update, we have implemented bug fixes and enhancements to guarantee the app's ongoing speed and reliability, ensuring you have a seamless and dependable experience.

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User reviews

Where are the PDFs?

Apart from the apparent instability of the app, why is PDF download feature not available through the app? It’s very inconvenient and non practical and I strongly suggest it’s addition.

Worse with each iteration

This app worsens every time. Great inaccessible content. Difficult to navigate. Difficult to find anything. Often blank results.

Response from developer

Dear Esponja, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about the ClinicalKey app. We appreciate your input and value your opinion. We understand your concern about the lack of a traditional browse feature. However, we are pleased to tell you about some additional capabilities we have created to help you get to the right books and journals quicker. To do this, start by entering the name of the book or journal in the search bar. As you type, suggestions will appear below the bar. When you see the name of the book or journal you want, tap it to go directly to the title page and explore the complete journal collection or table of contents. We acknowledge that some ClinicalKey users may still prefer to explore via traditional directory browse functionality, and we will take this into account for future releases. Thank you again for your feedback and please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any further suggestions or concerns. ClinicalKey Support Center: https://service.elsevier.com/app/contact/supporthub/clinicalkey/ Best regards, The ClinicalKey team

Missing basic features

Can’t favourite textbooks. Home Screen doesn’t even have a favourites shortcuts.

Does not work for organization employee

Does not work for organization employee

Basaaaaaaad

Awful to log in to and doesn’t work.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

14 issues

App stuck on loading screen after initial login

Bug

Forced logout when closing or minimizing app

Bug

Institutional login not working despite web access

Bug

App crashes during search queries

Bug

OpenAthens authentication failures

Bug

Network change warnings appearing incorrectly

Bug

Search results returning unrelated content

Bug

Textbook search not finding available books

Bug

App won't load after recent updates

Bug

Blank search results for valid queries

Bug

Scrolling in table of contents sidebar not functioning

Bug

Landscape orientation not supported

Bug

App doesn't remember page position when reopened

Bug

Restricted access to books after updates

Bug

Requested Features

10 requests

PDF download capability within the app

Feature

Favorite/bookmark textbooks and articles

Feature

Landscape mode support for iPad

Feature

Find-on-page text search function

Feature

Automatic session persistence and page memory

Feature

Text size and screen color customization

Feature

Fingerprint/passcode login option

Feature

Browse feature with category filtering

Feature

Offline access to downloaded materials

Feature

Feature parity with website version

Feature

FAQ

What is ClinicalKey?

ClinicalKey is a comprehensive clinical reference tool designed for medical professionals. It combines quick synoptic content with in-depth reference materials across over 30 medical and surgical specialties, helping users stay updated, confirm diagnoses, and advance their research.

How do I access ClinicalKey content?

Access to ClinicalKey requires an institutional subscription. After downloading the free app, you will need to connect to your organization's account. You can then choose to access content via your organization's network or through your institution's remote access options.

Is ClinicalKey free to use?

The ClinicalKey app itself is free to download. However, to access the extensive content library and its features, an institutional subscription is required. Individual users may not be able to earn CME/MOC/CE or save content when using IP authentication without registering for remote access.

What kind of content is available on ClinicalKey?

ClinicalKey offers a wide range of content including full-text reference books, full-text journals, guidelines, multimedia resources, and easy-to-scan medical topic synopses. It covers over 30 medical and surgical specialties.

Can I earn CME/MOC/CE credits with ClinicalKey?

Yes, registered users (non-IP) can earn CME and fulfill MOC requirements with the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). This feature allows clinicians to enhance their professional development while using the app.