Dr Toolbox vs iatroX (2025): Hospital Logistics vs Clinical Reasoning
Current iatroX access
askiatroX and the PSA, PARA, MRCP Part 1, MRCEM SBA question banks are free. Other exam banks offer free samples, with full access included in all-access (£29/month or £99/year in the UK; US$29/month or US$99/year elsewhere).
Up to 10 new sample questions per day, shared across exams and subject to availability, with explanations and no account required. One complete guided Tutor session is included with a verified free account; continued Tutor use is included in all-access.
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At a Glance
Who is it for?
iatroX:Clinicians making decisions.
Dr Toolbox:Junior Doctors executing tasks.
Why choose iatroX?
- **Clinical Justification**: Gives you the 'magic words' (guideline criteria) to get a scan accepted.
- **Management**: tells you what to do while waiting for the test.
- **Exam Prep**: Useful for post-grad exams.
Why choose Dr Toolbox?
- **Local Knowledge**: 'The request form is in the blue folder on Ward 6.'
- **Bleeps**: Crowdsourced directory of local numbers.
- **Induction**: Essential for day 1 in a new hospital.
Feature Comparison
| Capability | iatroX | Dr Toolbox |
|---|---|---|
| Content | - | Local Hospital Admin |
| Use | - | Task Execution |
In-Depth Analysis
Overview
Dr Toolbox is the survival guide for logistics. It answers "What is the door code?" and "How do I bleep the Gastro reg?"
iatroX is the survival guide for medicine. It answers "Does this patient need a CT?" and "What do I say to the Gastro reg?"
Use-Cases
Requesting a CT Head
When to choose iatroX
- Use iatroX to check the current national guidance criteria so you can justify the request to the Radiologist.
When to choose Dr Toolbox
- Use Dr Toolbox to find the extension number for the Radiology Registrar.
FAQs
- Can iatroX find bleep numbers?
- No. For local hospital numbers, use Dr Toolbox or Induction.