What is MediCalc?
MediCalc is a clinical decision-support platform providing evidence-based medical calculators, clinical scoring systems and reference tools for healthcare professionals. It is designed to support clinical decision-making while complementing professional judgement and current clinical guidelines.
Who can use MediCalc?
Anyone may browse publicly available calculators and clinical content.
Additional features such as Saved Progress, favourites and personalised dashboards are available to registered healthcare professionals.
Is MediCalc free?
Yes.
Core calculators, clinical tools and healthcare professional accounts are currently provided free of charge.
How do I create an account?
Select Sign Up from the main menu and complete the registration process.
Where supported, professional registration details may be verified against recognised healthcare registers.
How are healthcare professionals verified?
Verification varies by country and profession.
Where supported, MediCalc compares supplied registration details with recognised professional registers. Verification confirms the registration information provided but should not be interpreted as confirmation of employment, competency or clinical privileges.
Can I use calculators without registering?
Yes.
Most calculators are available without an account.
Creating an account unlocks additional features including:
- Saved Progress
- Favourites
- Recent Activity
- Personal Dashboard
- Future clinical workflow features
Does MediCalc store patient information?
No.
MediCalc is designed for de-identified clinical calculations.
Users should never enter patient-identifiable information into calculators or Saved Progress.
What information should never be entered?
Do not enter:
- Patient names
- NHS Numbers
- Hospital Numbers
- Medical Record Numbers
- Dates of birth
- Addresses
- Telephone numbers
- Email addresses
- Any other information capable of identifying an individual patient
Users remain responsible for complying with local information governance policies and applicable privacy legislation.
Are MediCalc calculators evidence-based?
Yes.
Calculators are developed using recognised clinical formulas, published literature and established scoring systems wherever possible.
Healthcare professionals should always consider current clinical guidelines, local policies and individual patient circumstances when interpreting results.
How often are calculators updated?
Calculators and supporting content are reviewed and updated as new clinical evidence, guidelines or corrections become available.
Can I save calculations?
Registered healthcare professionals can save calculation progress and return later to continue their work.
Saved Progress is intended only for de-identified clinical information.
Can I access MediCalc on mobile devices?
Yes.
MediCalc is fully responsive and designed for use on desktop computers, tablets and smartphones.
Is there a MediCalc mobile app?
A dedicated mobile application is planned for a future release.
Can I suggest a new calculator?
Absolutely.
We welcome suggestions for additional clinical calculators, scoring systems and healthcare tools.
I found a problem with a calculator. What should I do?
Every calculator includes a Report Calculator option allowing healthcare professionals to quickly report suspected issues, incorrect information or bugs directly to the MediCalc team.
Reported calculators are prioritised for review.
Can I request new features?
Yes.
Healthcare professionals are encouraged to submit suggestions that improve clinical workflows, usability and patient safety.
How do I contact MediCalc?
If you need assistance, please visit the Contact page or email:
Clinical Disclaimer
MediCalc provides clinical decision-support tools intended for qualified healthcare professionals.
Calculator results should always be interpreted alongside professional clinical judgement, current evidence, local policies and applicable clinical guidelines.
MediCalc should never be used as the sole basis for diagnosis or treatment decisions.