Sanford Guide app for iPhone and iPad

4.8 ( 7248 ratings )

Health & Fitness Medical Reference
Developer: Antimicrobial Therapy, Inc.

Free

Current version: 6.4.7, last update: 1 year ago
First release : 28 Aug 2014
App size: 35.82 Mb

Sanford Guide helps providers and pharmacists quickly make the best infectious disease treatment decisions.

Features

Clinically Actionable, Concise Answers
Get exactly what you need to make the best decision in a fast-paced setting.

Institutionally Diverse Editorial Team by Design
Not every organization has the same patient population, budget, or processes. We bring perspectives from many medical institutions.

Constant Updates
New recommendations are added quickly by our nine-member editorial team.

‘Why Didn’t I Think of That’ Tools
An interactive antibacterial spectra chart, drug-drug interactions, and trustworthy calculators to define accurate dosing.

Praise from Providers

“Indispensable—If youre going to prescribe you must have a way to remain current.”
“One of the most helpful tools in medicine!”
“I use this app every day I work”

Who Needs This App

Since 1969, Sanford Guide has been the leading clinical treatment guide for infectious diseases.

Popular with physicians, pharmacists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other clinicians, Sanford Guide provides convenient, concise, and reliable medical information.

Coverage includes clinical syndromes (organized by anatomic system/site of infection), pathogens (bacterial, fungal, mycobacterial, parasitic and viral), anti-infective agents (dosing, adverse effects, activity, pharmacology, interactions), expanded HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis information, specialized dosing tables and tools, calculators, and preventative therapy, all evidence-based and extensively referenced.

Sanford Guide is currently written in the English language.

Auto-renewing subscriptions:
-An in-app subscription is $39.99 for one year. (Subscription price varies by country)
-Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase.
-Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period.
-Your Apple ID will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current 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.
-No cancellation of a current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period.
-Subscriptions are subject to our Terms of Use, which are available at: https://www.sanfordguide.com/about/legal/terms-of-use/.
-Our privacy policy can be viewed at: https://www.sanfordguide.com/about/legal/privacy-policy/

Disclaimer:

The “Sanford Guide” app is intended for use by health care professionals and trainees only, and not by the general public. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the content of this app. However, current full prescribing information available in the package insert for each drug should be consulted before prescribing any product. The editors and publisher are not responsible for errors or omissions or for any consequences from application of our print and digital content, and make no warranty, express or implied, with respect to the currency, accuracy, or completeness of the contents of this publication. The information in this app is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Application of this information in a particular situation remains solely the professional responsibility of the health care provider.

Pros and cons of Sanford Guide app for iPhone and iPad

Sanford Guide app good for

Great app. Much easier to find information, vs. the print version.

I have used Sanford since I was a Med student. I love this format; easy to use, and up to date.

Excellent up-to-date information in a well designed app. My only suggestion would be to change the transition effect on the sensibilities table to make it more visually pleasing.

If you are a doctor there is nothing better. Best doctors managing the content and easy to use Thanks so much!

Easy to use. Information is up to date. Very reliable source to use in clinic.

This is an indispensable resource for any physician. It has never steered me wrong in the treatment of an infection.

Some bad moments

Too expensive. Also how can I download my old content (which I paid for eg 2014) once the guide is updated (e.g. 2015) and my subscription period is ended (e.g. If I have to change my iPhone)? You force people to always renew the subscription

It says its free but you cant open it unless you buy the $30 subscription. Dont bother

I previously used the Sanford Guide gold app. It was ok, but not exactly a very user friendly app. When my subscription expired, I switched over to this new app. The subscription for iPhones costs $29.99, significantly more expensive than the good old reliable paper version. I plunked down my money for the convenience factor and clicked the subscribe button. After entering my iTunes credentials, it goes into an endless “Verifying” stage. I left it in this stage for over an hour and I still haven’t gotten through to the end. I have received a confirmation from Apple that my subscription order was completed. However, I cannot access the information that I have paid for. I have tried multiple times on multiple devices. I’ve deleted the app and reinstalled. No luck. The Sanford Guide is a good guide in paper format but they haven’t figured out how to adapt it to modern technology. this would be ok if the program actually worked after you paid your $30. STAY AWAY until fixed!!

This is an indispensable resource for any physician. It has never steered me wrong in the treatment of an infection.

So disappointed. Having had the book for a number of years as a resident and faculty, the app is so problematic. You have to buy the app to have anything useful - $29.99 and renew yearly. REALLY!? The value is completely lost. Given the multitude of other options for looking up antimicrobial treatment, the Sanford Guide is (sadly) no longer on my list of resources, and as an ID specialist at a large academic medical center, I do NOT recommend this for my residents and students. Greed was clearly the business model.

This is NOT free. does cost 30$. maybe annually but not sure yet. my paper copy lasts years. Think it is wrong to say it is free (which didnt sound right but worth looking into). think it should be cheaper as it looks to be an annual thing.

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