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Anyone using Benchmark KB? - sm

Posted: Oct 23, 2009

I am thinking about purchasing this and wonder how well it works in practice. I would love to hear from anyone who has experience with it. Thanks!

I have it - Karla

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I purchased it several months ago but rarely use it. Maybe it's just me, but I have a heck of a time finding what I am looking for with the search tool. And, if I am actually working and need to hurry ... forget it.

Again, it might just be my issue, but I am now thinking of buying the book.

I would also love to hear from others on this matter.

Benchmark - Tired in OH

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So totally not worth it, especially for the money they are asking. As well, in the physician list, they had them all marked as MD when some were DO. I had alerted them to ones I came across, but they never changed them. Don't waste your money.

Question for Tired - Karla

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Do you also have trouble finding things with the search tool? (If not, any tips on that appreciated.) : )

To Karla - Tired in OH

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Yes, I did have trouble with the search tool. I found I rarely used the Benchmark at all because it was much easier to find things in the websites I already had bookmarked.

Thank you Karla and Tired in OH! It is good to - sm

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hear from someone who has actually used it. I am really bummed about that problem with the doc names because that is one thing I really thought would help me. I have never found one site that gets me every doc I need and usually just Google with the specialty and location. I was considering getting KB and AHDI membership at the same time, so it would only be $66 more than the membership. I am so disappointed that it does not work that well.

Benchmark KB - christy

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I use it every work day! I purchased it when I was a student, and it took a long time to figure out how to use it to its best ability. Once I figured out all the little tricks, I realized that it does work as well as they claim. Now, after graduating and actually working, I can't imagine working without it. I will renew it when my subscription comes due again. I also have Stedman's and the BOS on my PC, but now I rarely have to use them--it's all right there in KB :)

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