An AI-native alternative to UpToDate
UpToDate is a trusted, long-established clinical reference — you search and read in-depth topics. AskMedroid takes a different, AI-native approach: ask a clinical question in plain language and get an evidence-based answer with the sources shown — then act on it by drafting and documenting, on top of the EHR you already use.
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A different approach, not a knock on UpToDate. Works on top of your existing EHR. You review and approve everything.
UpToDate is reference-style: you search a topic and read a thorough, expert-authored review — a genuine strength when you want depth and structured study. AskMedroid is question-first: you ask a clinical question the way you'd say it out loud and get a focused, evidence-based answer with the sources shown, so you can verify it and move on. The shift is from reading topics to asking questions — and then connecting that answer to drafting and documentation in your workflow.
Ask → cited answer → act
Ask
Type a clinical question in plain language — no special syntax, no hunting for the right topic to open.
Get a cited answer
AskMedroid returns a focused, evidence-based answer with the sources shown, so you can open and verify the underlying evidence.
Act on it
Move from answer to action — draft and document from the answer, connected to the scribe, copilot, and your EHR.
AskMedroid and reference tools, capability by capability
| Capability | Reference tools (UpToDate-style) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ask a question in natural language | Search and browse topics | |
| Answer with cited sources to review | In-depth, expert-authored topics | |
| AI-native question answering | Reference articles | |
| Answer-to-action — draft & document from the answer | Not offered (reference only) | |
| Connects to scribe / copilot / EHR | Not offered | |
| Works on top of your EHR | Separate reference site | |
| Self-serve / free way to start | Subscription | |
| In-depth topic review depth | Deep, expert-authored — a UpToDate strength | |
| HIPAA — BAA available · SOC 2 Type I | Varies |
"Reference tools (UpToDate-style)" describes the general reference-resource category. Details vary by product and plan and may change. Verify current capabilities, pricing, and compliance documentation directly with each vendor.
We'd rather you choose the right tool than oversell ours. A reference resource like UpToDate is a strong fit if:
You want deep, structured topic review — UpToDate's in-depth, expert-authored topic reviews are a genuine strength for studying a subject thoroughly. You prefer reading an established, comprehensively authored reference over asking a question and getting a focused answer. You rely on a trusted incumbent's established content library and the way you already research with it.
AskMedroid isn't trying to be a deeper textbook — it's a different, AI-native way to get to a cited answer and then act on it. Plenty of clinicians use both.
Built for regulated healthcare — stated plainly
AskMedroid is built for clinical settings: HIPAA-ready with a BAA available, SOC 2 Type I audited, GDPR/UK GDPR ready, encrypted in transit and at rest, with region-specific data residency.
Medroid is a clinical-information and workflow tool intended to support — not replace — the independent professional judgment of a licensed clinician. It is not a substitute for clinical judgment and does not provide medical advice or a diagnosis.
UpToDate alternative — questions clinicians ask
UpToDate is a long-established, reference-style resource: you search and read in-depth, expert-authored topic reviews. AskMedroid is AI-native and question-first — you ask a clinical question in plain language and get an evidence-based answer with the sources shown, then you can act on it by drafting and documenting. They are different approaches, not better or worse; many clinicians value UpToDate's deep topic reviews for in-depth study.
No. AskMedroid is assistive. It surfaces evidence-based answers with sources for you to review; you verify, interpret, and decide. The clinical decision is always yours.
Yes. Answers are presented with their sources shown so you can open and verify the underlying evidence rather than taking a single answer at face value.
Yes. Medroid offers a free, self-serve way to start, and you can add the Chrome extension yourself. See the pricing page for current tiers and limits.
Medroid is HIPAA-ready with a BAA available, SOC 2 Type I audited, GDPR/UK GDPR ready, encrypted in transit and at rest (TLS and AES-256), with region-specific data residency. Request our security documentation and BAA from the team.
Yes. Medroid runs on top of web-based EHRs via the Chrome extension and desktop app — no integration project and no migration. You keep your current system, and AskMedroid connects to drafting and documentation in your workflow.
Ask a clinical question. Get a cited answer. Act on it.
An AI-native alternative that keeps your EHR — and keeps you in control of every answer, draft, and note.
Get Medroid — free
These downloads are for Medroid Copilot only. To use the Medroid EHR, sign in — or book a call to get set up.