We offer a number of ways to access BMJ Best Practice via your institution
If your institution subscribes to BMJ Best Practice they will 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?
Check in with your librarian.
Have you previously had an OpenAthens account and forgotten your password?
Access via your institution’s:
Network/wifi (IP)
If your organization 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. You can set up a personal profile that enables remote access and access to the BMJ Best Practice app and CME/CPD tracking.
You will not need to re-authenticate your account for another year.
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 can 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
To redeem your access code:
- Go to bestpractice.bmj.com/login
- Select ‘Access Code’.
- Complete the registration and enter your Access Code when requested.
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.