Comparison

Medicine Central vs CCI

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

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About

Medicine Central

This comprehensive medical reference app provides quick access to essential information on diagnoses, treatments, and drug details. It integrates multiple trusted resources, including clinical consults, drug guides, diagnostic tests, and PubMed access, for efficient point-of-care decision-making.

Highlights
  • Over 1,000 medical conditions with treatment recommendations
  • Comprehensive drug information for over 5,000 drugs
  • Differential diagnoses search by symptom or disease
  • Information on over 450 common laboratory tests
  • Full PubMed database search with visual exploration
  • Cross-linking between integrated resources
  • Full text search across all references
Features
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ABOUT MEDICINE CENTRAL Medicine Central is an integrated mobile and web reference built specifically for physicians, residents, students, and nurse practitioners that includes 5-Minute Clinical Consult, Davis’s Drug Guide, McGraw-Hill’s Diagnosaurus®, Pocket Guide to Diagnostic Tests, and PubMed access. With four trusted references, Medicine Central delivers comprehensive content on the essentials of diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for more than 1,000 diseases and disorders in a quick-read format directly to the point of care. Included in Medicine Central: 5-MINUTE CLINICAL CONSULT 5-Minute Clinical Consult (5MCC) is a best-selling app that features details on over 1,000 medical conditions and 200 pediatric conditions with evidence-based treatment recommendations in a proven, rapid-access format. 5MCC also includes dermatology images, algorithms for step-by-step patient management, patient teaching points, and more. DAVIS’S DRUG GUIDE Davis’s Drug Guide is a 5-star app that delivers up-to-date, comprehensive, and practical information on over 5,000 trade name and generic drugs. This best-selling resource contains everything you need to provide premium care to your patients including information on dosing and administration, safety, interactions, and much more. MCGRAW-HILL’S DIAGNOSAURUS Diagnosaurus allows you to quickly search over 1,000 differential diagnoses by organ system, symptom, disease, or you can view all entries. The valuable "See Related DDx" feature within each listing helps you consider alternative diagnoses and quickly link to those entries. POCKET GUIDE TO DIAGNOSTIC TESTS Pocket Guide to Diagnostic Tests provides evidence-based information on the selection and interpretation of more than 450 common laboratory tests. This quick-reference tool includes laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, therapeutic drug monitoring, microbiology tests, and the use of tests in differential diagnosis. Prime PubMed Quickly search the complete PubMed database on your smartphone and tablet. Results contain abstracts, citations, and links to available full text articles which can be easily shared with classmates and colleagues. Additionally, Prime PubMed Search contains a powerful, exclusive feature called Grapherence™ which delivers a new way to visually explore the interrelationship and relevance of medical literature. FEATURES • Cross Links for fast navigation between resources • Frequent updates and new editions when they’re published • Browse the full PubMed journal database • Citations and abstracts from the latest medical journals • Highlight and make notes within any entry • Full Text Search – find topics fast across all references • ‘Favorites’ for bookmarking important entries • Web access and updates for one year DRUG AND CONTENT UPDATES • After initial Medicine Central purchase you will receive updates for one year • After one year, you can purchase updates for an additional year, at the discounted rate of $99.99. If you do not choose to purchase, you can continue to use the product but will not receive updates. • This app will automatically renew annually at the current renewal rate ($99.99) and charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase, unless auto-renew is turned off 24 hours prior to the conclusion of the one-year subscription period. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Publishers: Wolters Kluwer; F.A. Davis; McGraw-Hill Powered by: Unbound Medicine Unbound Privacy Policy: www.unboundmedicine.com/privacy Unbound Terms of Use: https://www.unboundmedicine.com/end_user_license_agreement

About

CCI

Prepare for the CCI-CSSM exam with a comprehensive guide covering surgical services administration, patient safety, and financial management. Features an extensive question bank, detailed rationales, and real-world case studies to enhance your expertise and readiness for certification.

Highlights
  • Extensive question bank
  • Detailed rationale for questions
  • Real-world case studies
  • Interactive learning tools
  • Progress tracking
  • Expert insights
  • Multi-platform accessibility
Features
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Elevate your leadership in surgical services with our comprehensive guide and additional resources for the CCI-CSSM (Certified Surgical Services Manager) examination. This enhanced app provides extensive preparation material for the CCI-CSSM exam, along with a suite of extra resources to deepen your understanding and expertise in surgical services management. It's an invaluable tool for current and aspiring surgical services managers seeking certification and excellence in this crucial healthcare sector. Topics Covered: - Surgical Services Administration and Leadership - Regulatory Compliance and Accreditation Standards - Patient Safety and Quality Improvement in Surgical Settings - Human Resource Management in Surgical Services - Financial and Operational Management of Surgical Units - Surgical Procedures and Operating Room Protocols - Risk Management and Legal Issues in Surgical Services - Supply Chain and Inventory Management for Surgical Departments - Team Building and Communication in Surgical Environments - Current Trends and Challenges in Surgical Services Management Features: - Extensive Question Bank: Comprehensive collection of questions covering key CCI-CSSM exam topics, designed to enhance your knowledge and readiness. - Detailed Rationale: In-depth explanations for each question to promote a deeper understanding of surgical service management principles. - Real-World Case Studies: Practical case studies and scenarios reflecting the challenges in surgical services management. - Interactive Learning Tools: Use various tools such as flowcharts and management models for a dynamic learning experience. - Progress Tracking: Tools to monitor your preparation progress and assess your readiness for the CCI-CSSM exam. - Expert Insights: Access valuable tips and strategies from experienced surgical services managers and exam preparation experts. - Multi-Platform Accessibility: Study materials available on both mobile and desktop platforms for flexible learning. - Additional Resources: Supplementary materials including articles, research papers, and best practices in surgical services management. Target Audience: - Professionals preparing for the CCI-CSSM exam to become certified surgical services managers. - Surgical services managers seeking to reinforce their knowledge and skills in line with the latest industry standards. - Healthcare administrators and staff in surgical services aiming to broaden their expertise and excel in their roles. - Individuals aspiring to leadership roles in surgical services departments. Benefits: - Comprehensive Exam Preparation: Focused study material for the CCI-CSSM exam, supplemented with additional resources. - Practical Application: Apply knowledge to real-world situations in surgical services management. - Career Advancement: Strengthen qualifications for higher roles in surgical services leadership. - Up-to-Date Knowledge: Access to the latest developments and best practices in surgical services management. - Enhanced Confidence: Thorough preparation and additional resources for a confident approach to the CCI-CSSM exam. Disclaimer: This exam preparation tool with additional resources is designed to assist in preparing for the CCI-CSSM exam. Our platform is an independent educational resource and is not affiliated with any testing centers or certification bodies.

Screenshots

Medicine Central4 screens
CCI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Medicine Central at 69% against CCI's 0%. Medicine Central also leads on price (Free vs $19.99) and rating (5.0 vs 1.0). CCI's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Medicine Central is free to download; CCI costs $19.99 up front. Medicine Central sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $99.99 per year. CCI asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Medicine Central holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Medicine Central has 118 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Medicine Central's written reviews are positive against 0% of CCI's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Medicine Central versus CCI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMedicine CentralCCI
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating5.0 (118 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings118 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#191 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB123 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperUnbound Medicine, Inc.Learn-Train Inc

Customer experience

Medicine Central

All ratings118 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral19.2%
Negative11.5%

CCI

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Medicine Central

Subscriptions1
  • Medicine Central Renewal$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Medicine Central$169.99
None

CCI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Medicine Central free?
Medicine Central is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CCI free?
CCI costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Medicine Central or CCI?
Medicine Central is rated higher. Medicine Central averages 5.0 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while CCI averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Medicine Central or CCI have ads?
Neither Medicine Central nor CCI shows ads.

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