Frequently Asked Questions

What does an Essential Evidence Plus subscription include?

  • Essential Evidence Plus Web Access (1 user allowed)
  • Essential Evidence Plus for PDA (1 install of either Palm OS or Pocket PC allowed)
  • Daily POEM (Delivered daily and/or as a monthly compilation)
  • Program and Content Updates to Essential Evidence Plus for the duration of the subscription

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How often is Essential Evidence Plus updated?

Updates to the Essential Evidence Plus program are released at least 3 times a year. These updates contain updated content as well as program enhancements.

Essential Evidence Plus receives monthly content updates, that are accessible by syncing your handheld to your computer.

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Will Essential Evidence Plus run on my computer/handheld?

See the System Requirements.

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Is the Essential Evidence Plus Updateravailable for MacOS, Linux, etc?

If you wish to use Essential Evidence Plus on your desktop computer, you must be running the Microsoft Windows operating system. There are no current plans to develop the Essential Evidence Plus Updater for MacOS, Linux, or other operating systems. However, you can use the web version to access the latest content on any operating system, as long as you have Internet access.

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Does Essential Evidence Plus integrate with any other medical products?

The handheld versions of Essential Evidence Plus (available for the Palm OS and Pocket PC) are seamlessly integrated with Lexi-Comp's clinical reference databases. For example, if you are searching Essential Evidence Plus and a drug name appears in an article, just tap on the drug and Lexi-Comp's drug monograph will appear. When you have finished reading about the drug, exit Lexi-Comp and the screen will go back to the article you were reading.

You can find more information about Lexi-Comp at www.lexi.com.

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I just signed up for trial access or purchased a subscription. What next?

Our Getting Started page is a great resource for finding all of the information that you need to get the most out of your subscription or trial.

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My trial is ending. How do I purchase Essential Evidence Plus?

If you have a Trial account, and even if your trial has expired, you should use the Subscription Renewal Form. See How do I renew my Essential Evidence Plus subscription for more details.

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