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UpToDate

Medical • Wolters Kluwer Health UpToDate • ⭐ 4.48 • 1,000,000+

UpToDate is the leading decision support resource for clinicians.

Version 3.66.4 19.0 MB

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Permissions Explained 9 permissions requested View details

This app requests 9 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
✅ Common Internet access android.permission.INTERNET Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services. Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates. Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
✅ Common View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network. Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality. Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive Microphone access android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Allows the app to record audio from the device microphone. Used for voice messages, calls, video chat, speech search, audio recording, or voice commands. Sensitive permission. Only grant it to apps where microphone use is expected.
ℹ️ Review Launcher Permission Install Shortcut com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Launcher Permission Uninstall Shortcut com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE Allows the app to read files from shared device storage. Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps. Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.
ℹ️ Review Finsky Permission Bind Get Install Referrer Service com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running. Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks. Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.

About UpToDate

UpToDate is the leading decision support resource for clinicians.

What UpToDate Is Used For

UpToDate appears to be a medical reference and clinical decision-support app for clinicians. Based on the metadata, it is meant to help healthcare professionals look up medical information while working on a phone, especially when they need quick access to guidance at the point of care.

Because it requests internet and network-related permissions, the app likely relies on online access to retrieve up-to-date clinical content. The inclusion of audio recording permission may suggest support for voice-related features, though the metadata does not confirm how that is used. Overall, this app seems most relevant in clinical settings, for users who need a mobile reference tool for medical decision-making, treatment information, or general professional lookup during busy workflows.

Common uses

  • Look up clinical reference information on a phone
  • Support medical decision-making in work settings
  • Access current guidance when internet connectivity is available
  • Use as a point-of-care reference during patient care
  • Possibly use voice-related features if supported in-app
  • Keep quick access to medical content for professional workflows
Best for:
Clinicians Healthcare professionals Point-of-care reference Phone users Medical lookup
Related tags
clinical guidance clinical reference decision support doctor app healthcare app medical app medical lookup mobile reference phone app point of care professional medical up to date medical

App Details

Package:
com.uptodate.android
Category:
Medical
Developer:
Wolters Kluwer Health UpToDate
Version:
3.66.4
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

  • Package name: com.uptodate.android

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