Cited medical answers
AskMed searches a fixed set of journals, databases, guidelines, drug labels and medical references, then places a numbered citation after each claim so readers can inspect the underlying source.
AskMed
AskMed is an AI medical reference for healthcare professionals, medical students and researchers. It generates source-linked answers from medical literature, guidelines, drug labels and references across web and mobile apps, for education and clinical reference rather than diagnosis or emergency care.
AI medical reference with source-linked answers
AskMed is an AI medical reference for healthcare professionals, medical students and researchers. It answers medical questions using material retrieved from journals, databases, clinical guidelines, drug labels and medical references, with citations attached to individual claims so users can check the source rather than relying only on the generated response.
The service is available through a web app, iPhone and iPad apps, and an Android app. It is designed for education and reference: it does not diagnose patients, is not intended for emergencies, and does not provide drug doses. AskMed explicitly advises users to verify citations and current guidance because AI-generated answers can contain errors or be incomplete.
Its workflow covers both quick reference and deeper evidence review. Users can ask focused questions, apply source filters, attach supporting documents, continue with follow-ups, or use Research Mode to examine studies. The product also includes history, saved answers, private mode, sharing, medical calculators on the website, and answer support in seven languages.
AskMed offers Pro and Max plans through its plan page. Max adds Deep Dive evidence reports with 20 or more sources and Exam Prep for named medical exams, while Pro features remain included; the available source does not establish a free tier or trial.
Key features
Research Mode
Research Mode finds relevant studies, reads the most relevant study in full and weighs the evidence for evidence-focused questions.
Source controls
Source filters let users select evidence types such as journals, guidelines, drug labels, references or study types, and choose how many sources to cite.
Guidelines and international coverage
Questions search clinical guidelines and FDA and DailyMed labels, with support for guidance outside the United States including NICE, ESC and WHO, plus local drug names from national registries.
Attachments and follow-up questions
Users can attach PDFs, images and notes so an answer can take supplied material into account, then continue with follow-up questions without repeating the original context.
Personal reference workflow
History, Saved and Private Mode support reviewing previous answers, bookmarking useful material and keeping new questions out of History. Answers can also be shared as text with their sources.
Practical use cases
Checking a guideline in clinical work
Ask a focused question between patients, select relevant source types and open the cited guideline behind the recommendation before using it as a reference. The product's scenarios specifically describe checking NICE and other guidance by country and publication year.
Supporting ward and shift questions
Use a cited answer during a night shift or ward-round preparation to clarify a question, then escalate to a senior, rapid response team or local emergency service when the situation requires clinical intervention.
Medical study and exam review
Turn a missed exam question into an explanation of why the options are right or wrong, using the cited material alongside formal study resources. Exam Prep is available in Max for named exams including USMLE and PLAB.
Research and evidence appraisal
Use Research Mode to locate and weigh a relevant study, or investigate the paper behind a news headline before journal club or a case report. Each claim can be checked against its cited source.
Medication and interaction reference
Review an interaction by asking about its mechanism, label wording, alternatives and monitoring, without relying on an automatically supplied dose. This workflow is described for pharmacists and other clinicians counseling patients.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Individual claims link to retrieved journals, guidelines, drug labels or other references for verification.
- Research Mode, source filters and international guideline coverage support both quick questions and evidence-focused work.
- Attachments, follow-up questions, History, Saved and Private Mode provide a practical reference workflow across web and mobile apps.
- The product has no pharmaceutical advertising or sponsored content next to answers, according to its feature information.
Cons
- AI answers are not reviewed by a person before display and may contain errors, incomplete information or outdated guidance.
- It is for education and reference rather than diagnosis, emergency care or a substitute for clinical judgment, and it does not provide drug doses.
- The web app interface is in English, while the mobile apps support seven interface languages; source availability and currency still need to be checked for each question.
FAQ
Who is AskMed for?
AskMed is intended for healthcare professionals, medical students, researchers, nurses and pharmacists. It is an education and reference tool, not a symptom checker, diagnostic service or substitute for clinical supervision or professional judgment.
How does AskMed work?
Ask a specific medical question, ideally naming the patient group, setting and country when relevant. AskMed searches its medical sources, presents an AI-written answer with citations, and lets you open the sources behind individual claims.
What sources does AskMed use?
AskMed searches journals and databases such as PubMed and the Cochrane Library, guidelines including NICE, WHO and CDC, FDA and DailyMed drug labels, and references such as StatPearls. Source filters can be used to choose evidence types and the number of sources.
Does AskMed provide drug doses?
No. AskMed states that it does not give drug doses, dose calculations or schedules. It can explain indications, mechanisms, side effects, interactions and monitoring, while prescribing information remains the authority for exact dosing.
What are AskMed's limitations?
AskMed answers are generated by an AI model without human review before display, so errors and outdated or incomplete information are possible. Users should open the citations, check publication dates and current official guidance, and use clinical judgment. Emergencies should be handled through the appropriate local clinical escalation process.
Quick Facts
- Category
- AI medical reference
- Primary users
- Healthcare professionals, medical students and researchers
- Platforms
- Web, iPhone, iPad and Android
- Evidence sources
- Journals, PubMed, Cochrane Library, guidelines, FDA and DailyMed labels, and medical references
- Languages
- Seven mobile app languages; answers can be written in the seven supported languages
- Plans
- Pro and Max plans are shown; Max adds Deep Dive and Exam Prep
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