We offer a number of ways to access BMJ Best Practice via your institution
If your institution has purchased BMJ Best Practice on your behalf, they will most likely have set up one of the following access methods:
Open Athens or Shibboleth
If your institution provides access to BMJ Best Practice through OpenAthens or Shibboleth:
Don’t have an OpenAthens account?
Are you an NHS healthcare professional in England, Scotland or Wales? Get information about how to register for an OpenAthens account here.
Have you previously had an OpenAthens account and forgotten your password?
Access via your institution’s:
Network/wifi (IP)
If your organisation is providing access to BMJ Best Practice via their network/wifi (IP), please connect your device/computer to your institution’s network/wifi.
Once connected, you should get instant access to BMJ Best Practice and you have the ability to set up a personal profile that enables remote access for one year, access to the BMJ Best Practice app and CME/CPD tracking.
If you are unsure which network to choose, please speak to your BMJ Best practice contact at your institution or contact us for help.
Website/intranet/EHR
If your institution has advised you to access BMJ Best Practice via their website/portal/intranet/EHR, follow these steps:
(1) Go to your institution’s website or EHR and find the link to BMJ Best Practice*
(2) Click on the BMJ Best Practice link. You will then be taken to BMJ Best Practice website and get full access
You also have the ability to set up a personal profile that enables remote access for one year, access to the BMJ Best Practice app and CME/CPD tracking.
*Please ask your institution’s contact if you’re unsure of where to find the BMJ Best Practice link or contact us for help.
Access code
Access codes are provided to individuals by their institution. If you do not know your institution’s access code, please ask the BMJ Best Practice contact at your institution, or contact us for help.