Comparison

Smith's Patient Interview, 4/E vs JOA2023

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Smith's Patient Interview, 4/E

Features
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A comprehensive, evidence-based introduction to the principles and practices of patient communication in a clinical setting Smith's Patient-Centered Interviewing, Fourth Edition presents a step-by-step methodology for mastering every aspect of the medical interview. Readers will learn how to confidently obtain from patients accurate biomedical facts, as well as critical personal, social, and emotional information, allowing them to make a precise diagnosis, develop effective treatment plans, and forge strong clinician-patient relationships. The most evidence-based guide available on the topic, Smith's Patient-Centered Interviewing, Fourth Edition applies the proven 5-step approach, which integrates patient- and clinician-centered skills to improve effectiveness without adding extra time to the interview duration. No Internet connection needed to view the app after it has been downloaded. It is all ready for quick image and information retrieval. This app is optimized for whatever size device you are using, either phone or tablet. This app is easy to navigate, allowing you to browse the contents or search for topics. The search tool shows you suggestions that appear in the text as you type so it is quick and helps with spelling medical terms. It also remembers past search terms so you can go back to a topic or image very easily. You can also create notes and bookmarks separately for chapters, images and tables to enhance your learning. You can also change the text size for easier reading. Check out https://usatinemedia.com to learn more and watch a video demo of this app. This interactive app is based on the full content of Smith's Patient Centered Interviewing: An Evidence-Based Method, Fourth Edition by McGraw-Hill Education. Editors: Auguste H. Fortin VI, MD, MPH Professor of Medicine Division of General Internal Medicine Yale School of Medicine Director of Psychosocial Communication Yale Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency Program New Haven, Connecticut Francesca C. Dwamena, MD, MS Professor and Chair Department of Medicine Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan Richard M. Frankel, PhD Professor of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine Indiana University School of Medicine Senior Research Scientist, Center for Healthcare Information and Communication (CHIC) Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center Indianapolis, Indiana Education Institute Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, Ohio Brenda Lovegrove Lepisto, PsyD Director of Psychosocial Communication Hurley Medical Center Assistant Professor of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University Flint, Michigan Robert C. Smith, MD, MS University Distinguished Professor Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry Division of General Internal Medicine College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan Disclaimer: This app is intended for the education of healthcare professionals and not as a diagnostic and treatment reference for the general population. Developed by Usatine Media Richard P. Usatine, MD, Co-President, Professor of Family & Community Medicine, Professor of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Texas Health San Antonio Peter Erickson, Co-President, Lead Software Developer

About

JOA2023

Features
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Welcome to the official mobile phone app for The 96th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association in Yokohama, JAPAN May 11 - May 14, 2023 Features include: - Search abstract by author's name, affiliation, keyword etc. - Create your itinerary with bookmarked sessions and your personal event - View the ongoing sessions onsite - View the venue map

Screenshots

Smith's Patient Interview, 4/E4 screens
JOA20232 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: JOA2023 at Free against Smith's Patient Interview, 4/E's $59.99. JOA2023 also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 30 months). Smith's Patient Interview, 4/E's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

JOA2023 is free to download; Smith's Patient Interview, 4/E costs $59.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smith's Patient Interview, 4/E ships an update every 30 months, JOA2023 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on December 28, 2025 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Smith's Patient Interview, 4/E versus JOA2023: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmith's Patient Interview, 4/EJOA2023
Price$59.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 30 monthsEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 โ€” better12.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size24 MB35 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperUsatine & Erickson Media LLCThe Japanese Orthopaedic Association

In-app purchases

None

Smith's Patient Interview, 4/E

No in-app purchases

None

JOA2023

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smith's Patient Interview, 4/E free?
Smith's Patient Interview, 4/E costs $59.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is JOA2023 free?
JOA2023 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smith's Patient Interview, 4/E or JOA2023 have ads?
Neither Smith's Patient Interview, 4/E nor JOA2023 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smith's Patient Interview, 4/E or JOA2023?
Smith's Patient Interview, 4/E ships an update every 30 months, and JOA2023 every 2 days. Most recently, Smith's Patient Interview, 4/E was updated on December 28, 2025 and JOA2023 on September 24, 2026.

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