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November 28, 2002

 
MedRules ver. 3.0

If you're using MedRules, especially if you have one of the new Palm OS 5 devices, you might want to download the latest version, which has been updated to include Palm OS 5 compatibility. MedRules is available from PalmGear.

DietCalc and Heart Rate have also been updated (both of these are available from the Medical Files page).
posted by Kent 9:18 AM | |

November 26, 2002

 
Palm Introduces Two New Healthcare Sites

HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS
http://www.palm.com/solutions/healthcare/

Visit Palm's healthcare solutions page to:

• Find popular healthcare software applications for drug and diagnostic references, patient tracking, charge-capture, small practice management, and more.
  
• Get a calendar of upcoming healthcare conferences and events.
  
• Learn about solutions for hospitals, managed care, and other large enterprises.
  
• Read success stories featuring Palm handheld healthcare solutions.
  
• Join discussions about Palm handhelds and healthcare issues.

HEALTHCARE STORE
http://store.palm.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=1223295

Browse Palm's Healthcare catalog to find:

• Palm handhelds
  
• Accessories
  
• Healthcare software
  
• Special offers

Palm handhelds make it easier for doctors and nurses to keep track of what matters. Palm handhelds enable healthcare professionals to improve patient care by accessing information at the point of care, where decision support is so crucial.
posted by Kent 6:16 PM | |

November 22, 2002

 
Coming in January - Shots 2003

Shots 2002, a quick reference guide to the 2002 Childhood Immunization Schedule sponsored by the Group on Immunization Education of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, will be updated in January to reflect the new 2003 childhood immunization recommendations, as well as the 2002-2003 adult immunization schedule. Pocket PC and online versions will be released at the same time.
posted by Kent 8:00 AM | |

November 14, 2002

 
ACP-ASIM PDA Articles

The November 2002 issue of ACP-ASIM Observer contains nine articles on PDAs.

Buying a handheld? Consider these five key factors

The operating system debate: Pocket PC vs. Palm

How the College is helping physicians use PDAs

How safe is the patient information on your PDA?

Hospitals and health plans roll out PDA programs

E-prescribing: nascent industry or uncertain future?

Software to help your billing and your bottom line

Buyer's Guide: medical applications for palmtop computers
posted by Kent 10:20 PM | |

 
Univ. of Louisville Med School Integrates Handhelds

The University of Louisville is among of the first universities in the nation to make Palm handhelds part of its curricula. The School of Medicine and School of Dentistry have purchased and distributed 1,100 Palm handhelds to students. The university is a nationally recognized leader in healthcare with a reputation for leading-edge medical research and breakthrough medical treatments. Check out PalmInfocenter.com for the entire article.
posted by Kent 10:17 PM | |

November 11, 2002

 
Pilot Study on PDAs at the Point of Care

A personal digital assistant (PDA) may be a better way of delivering clinical information at the point of care than paper or Web-based tools, according to results of a pilot study presented at the Annual Scientific Assembly of the American Academy of Family Physicians. According to the study, the PDA reduced the cognitive workload of the 10 residents and five faculty members who participated in the study.

Participants judged the PDA as significantly easier to use overall than a paper or Web-based tool in delivering the Adult Treatment Panel III clinical cholesterol guidelines from the National Cholesterol Education Program. Participants were first surveyed after testing the different tools with a practice case, and then were resurveyed after using each method in the clinic.

The investigators wanted the tool to remind the participants just what they should do when they are in with patients. But, regarding PDAs, they queried, "Were we really getting any bang for the buck?" When asked to rank the tools on a measure of overall ease of use and simplicity, participants ranked the PDA first, the paper method second, and the Web-based version third. Now, the investigators would like to see whether it makes a difference for patients as to which method is used.

Source of Press Release:
PGMSI
posted by Kent 7:06 PM | |

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