Hello,
I'm looking into getting our feet wet in electronic medical records using
Tablet PC, enabling our 4 health care providers also to print prescriptions
wirelessly on-site before patients leave the office.
Which Tablet PC would you recommend and why? Which printer/s would you
recommend---one small/portable inkjet printer for each user---with the
corresponding wi-fi or bluetooth adaptors as needed.
Thanks.

You may be interested in the information here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/t...e/default.mspx
Included in the information are a couple case studies, too. I know one
fellow has posted here previously, and he has been using Motion Computing's
machine. Hopefully he will pop in with more information for you.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Spike" <Spike@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Hello,
> I'm looking into getting our feet wet in electronic medical records using
> Tablet PC, enabling our 4 health care providers also to print
> prescriptions
> wirelessly on-site before patients leave the office.
> Which Tablet PC would you recommend and why? Which printer/s would you
> recommend---one small/portable inkjet printer for each user---with the
> corresponding wi-fi or bluetooth adaptors as needed.
> Thanks.
>

Motion Tablet PCs are very popular with health care markets. You might take
a look at http://motioncomputing.com for some reports and case studies.
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http://thetabletpc.net
http://themediacenterpc.net
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"Spike" <Spike@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:9C7B3039-3E2D-4441-BA75-F16312962AD9@microsoft.com...
> Hello,
> I'm looking into getting our feet wet in electronic medical records using
> Tablet PC, enabling our 4 health care providers also to print
> prescriptions
> wirelessly on-site before patients leave the office.
> Which Tablet PC would you recommend and why? Which printer/s would you
> recommend---one small/portable inkjet printer for each user---with the
> corresponding wi-fi or bluetooth adaptors as needed.
> Thanks.
>

The core question is whether the doctors will be carrying around the Tablet
PCs and whether they will be entering a lot of text.

If they carry but don't enter lots of text while carrying, it makes sense to
use a slate model, though no existing slates are small enough that doctors
are enthusiastic about carrying them around. If they enter lots of text
while not carrying it makes sense to have a dock with a real keyboard and
mouse.

If they enter lots of text while carrying or don't carry, it makes sense to
use a convertible model, assuming there is some reason the doctors need pen
input.

"Spike" <Spike@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:9C7B3039-3E2D-4441-BA75-F16312962AD9@microsoft.com...
> Hello,
> I'm looking into getting our feet wet in electronic medical records using
> Tablet PC, enabling our 4 health care providers also to print
> prescriptions
> wirelessly on-site before patients leave the office.
> Which Tablet PC would you recommend and why? Which printer/s would you
> recommend---one small/portable inkjet printer for each user---with the
> corresponding wi-fi or bluetooth adaptors as needed.

Thanks, Chris. I'll look it up.
Spike

"Chris H." wrote:

> You may be interested in the information here:
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/t...e/default.mspx
> Included in the information are a couple case studies, too. I know one
> fellow has posted here previously, and he has been using Motion Computing's
> machine. Hopefully he will pop in with more information for you.
> --
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
>
> "Spike" <Spike@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:9C7B3039-3E2D-4441-BA75-F16312962AD9@microsoft.com...
> > Hello,
> > I'm looking into getting our feet wet in electronic medical records using
> > Tablet PC, enabling our 4 health care providers also to print
> > prescriptions
> > wirelessly on-site before patients leave the office.
> > Which Tablet PC would you recommend and why? Which printer/s would you
> > recommend---one small/portable inkjet printer for each user---with the
> > corresponding wi-fi or bluetooth adaptors as needed.
> > Thanks.

Thanks, Terri.
Spike

"terri" wrote:

> Motion Tablet PCs are very popular with health care markets. You might take
> a look at http://motioncomputing.com for some reports and case studies.
> --
> Terri Stratton
> Editor / Owner
> http://thetabletpc.net
> http://themediacenterpc.net
> Subscribe to our RSS Feeds for the latest news
> Microsoft Windows MVP / Tablet PC
>
> "Spike" <Spike@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:9C7B3039-3E2D-4441-BA75-F16312962AD9@microsoft.com...
> > Hello,
> > I'm looking into getting our feet wet in electronic medical records using
> > Tablet PC, enabling our 4 health care providers also to print
> > prescriptions
> > wirelessly on-site before patients leave the office.
> > Which Tablet PC would you recommend and why? Which printer/s would you
> > recommend---one small/portable inkjet printer for each user---with the
> > corresponding wi-fi or bluetooth adaptors as needed.
> > Thanks.
> >
>
>

I know one of the Seattle, Washington, mental health/addiction clinics is
conducting a pilot program where the patients use Tablet PC slate models to
enter their information (by their own code) and follow prescribed programs.
Unless they actually request face-to-face meetings with counselors, all the
information is handled by wireless via the Tablet so the material is
completely anonymous.

Tablet PC MVP Fritz Switzer has done a lot of work in the medial field,
including Special Interest Dictionaries, and you can contact him through his
web site: http://www.abletfactory.com/index.htm .
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Spike" <Spike@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:310E00FC-0E42-42A9-B0B8-CF2DD047AEDF@microsoft.com...
> Thanks, Chris. I'll look it up.
> Spike
>
> "Chris H." wrote:
>
>> You may be interested in the information here:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/t...e/default.mspx
>> Included in the information are a couple case studies, too. I know one
>> fellow has posted here previously, and he has been using Motion
>> Computing's
>> machine. Hopefully he will pop in with more information for you.
>> --
>> Chris H.
>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> Associate Expert
>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>
>>
>> "Spike" <Spike@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:9C7B3039-3E2D-4441-BA75-F16312962AD9@microsoft.com...
>> > Hello,
>> > I'm looking into getting our feet wet in electronic medical records
>> > using
>> > Tablet PC, enabling our 4 health care providers also to print
>> > prescriptions
>> > wirelessly on-site before patients leave the office.
>> > Which Tablet PC would you recommend and why? Which printer/s would you
>> > recommend---one small/portable inkjet printer for each user---with the
>> > corresponding wi-fi or bluetooth adaptors as needed.
>> > Thanks.
>

Thanks. The doctors will be carrying the Tablet PCs from exam room to
another, and they'll be using the pens to click on multiple-choice
answers/data with corresponding pre-programmed texts in templates,
occasionally entering some texts.
Spike

"Mickey Segal" wrote:

> The core question is whether the doctors will be carrying around the Tablet
> PCs and whether they will be entering a lot of text.
>
> If they carry but don't enter lots of text while carrying, it makes sense to
> use a slate model, though no existing slates are small enough that doctors
> are enthusiastic about carrying them around. If they enter lots of text
> while not carrying it makes sense to have a dock with a real keyboard and
> mouse.
>
> If they enter lots of text while carrying or don't carry, it makes sense to
> use a convertible model, assuming there is some reason the doctors need pen
> input.
>
> "Spike" <Spike@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:9C7B3039-3E2D-4441-BA75-F16312962AD9@microsoft.com...
> > Hello,
> > I'm looking into getting our feet wet in electronic medical records using
> > Tablet PC, enabling our 4 health care providers also to print
> > prescriptions
> > wirelessly on-site before patients leave the office.
> > Which Tablet PC would you recommend and why? Which printer/s would you
> > recommend---one small/portable inkjet printer for each user---with the
> > corresponding wi-fi or bluetooth adaptors as needed.
>
>
>

Drat, medical, not medial. 8-)

- Chris

"Chris H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote in message
news:OHMBUVh6EHA.1296@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>I know one of the Seattle, Washington, mental health/addiction clinics is
>conducting a pilot program where the patients use Tablet PC slate models to
>enter their information (by their own code) and follow prescribed programs.
>Unless they actually request face-to-face meetings with counselors, all the
>information is handled by wireless via the Tablet so the material is
>completely anonymous.
>
> Tablet PC MVP Fritz Switzer has done a lot of work in the medial field,
> including Special Interest Dictionaries, and you can contact him through
> his web site: http://www.abletfactory.com/index.htm .
> --
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
>
> "Spike" <Spike@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:310E00FC-0E42-42A9-B0B8-CF2DD047AEDF@microsoft.com...
>> Thanks, Chris. I'll look it up.
>> Spike
>>
>> "Chris H." wrote:
>>
>>> You may be interested in the information here:
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/t...e/default.mspx
>>> Included in the information are a couple case studies, too. I know one
>>> fellow has posted here previously, and he has been using Motion
>>> Computing's
>>> machine. Hopefully he will pop in with more information for you.
>>> --
>>> Chris H.
>>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>>> Associate Expert
>>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>>
>>>
>>> "Spike" <Spike@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> news:9C7B3039-3E2D-4441-BA75-F16312962AD9@microsoft.com...
>>> > Hello,
>>> > I'm looking into getting our feet wet in electronic medical records
>>> > using
>>> > Tablet PC, enabling our 4 health care providers also to print
>>> > prescriptions
>>> > wirelessly on-site before patients leave the office.
>>> > Which Tablet PC would you recommend and why? Which printer/s would
>>> > you
>>> > recommend---one small/portable inkjet printer for each user---with
>>> > the
>>> > corresponding wi-fi or bluetooth adaptors as needed.
>>> > Thanks.
>>
>
>

I would recommend a long life battery found with the EV Scribbler.
(http://www.medicaltabletpc.com/index...d=236&Itemid=2)

This is what I use presently.
With respect to printing, contingent on your hardware layout, you might try
networking a shared printer at the front desk. All TPC can share and use the
same printer to receive scripts to the front desk. I print orders to the
front desk printer while at the point of care (treatment rooms). The
orders/rx awaits the patient at the front desk.

Hope this helps.

"Spike" wrote:

> Hello,
> I'm looking into getting our feet wet in electronic medical records using
> Tablet PC, enabling our 4 health care providers also to print prescriptions
> wirelessly on-site before patients leave the office.
> Which Tablet PC would you recommend and why? Which printer/s would you
> recommend---one small/portable inkjet printer for each user---with the
> corresponding wi-fi or bluetooth adaptors as needed.
> Thanks.
>

Thanks. How do you compare the EV with Motion? My only experience with TPC
is from owning a Toshiba Portege 3500. Cons: short battery life and the
quirky OS itself using the touch pad---easy to lose data input in progress
with unintentional 'backspacing' with your finger as you move the cursor.

"Digitaldoc" wrote:

> I would recommend a long life battery found with the EV Scribbler.
> (http://www.medicaltabletpc.com/index...d=236&Itemid=2)
>
> This is what I use presently.
> With respect to printing, contingent on your hardware layout, you might try
> networking a shared printer at the front desk. All TPC can share and use the
> same printer to receive scripts to the front desk. I print orders to the
> front desk printer while at the point of care (treatment rooms). The
> orders/rx awaits the patient at the front desk.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> "Spike" wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> > I'm looking into getting our feet wet in electronic medical records using
> > Tablet PC, enabling our 4 health care providers also to print prescriptions
> > wirelessly on-site before patients leave the office.
> > Which Tablet PC would you recommend and why? Which printer/s would you
> > recommend---one small/portable inkjet printer for each user---with the
> > corresponding wi-fi or bluetooth adaptors as needed.
> > Thanks.
> >

Well, I have used a Motion, but never owned one. Motion are excellent TPCs. I
bought the EV mainly for the 8 hour battery. I am on wifi all day generating
chart notes. Remember, the OS is the same for all TPCs. It sounds like your
experience was with an earlier model and corrupted drivers, not the OS proper.

MedicalTabletpc
C.M.Wilkerson, D.C.
Editor-in-Chief
www.MedicalTabletPC.com
digitaldoc@digital-doc.com

"Spike" wrote:

> Thanks. How do you compare the EV with Motion? My only experience with TPC
> is from owning a Toshiba Portege 3500. Cons: short battery life and the
> quirky OS itself using the touch pad---easy to lose data input in progress
> with unintentional 'backspacing' with your finger as you move the cursor.
>
> "Digitaldoc" wrote:
>
> > I would recommend a long life battery found with the EV Scribbler.
> > (http://www.medicaltabletpc.com/index...d=236&Itemid=2)
> >
> > This is what I use presently.
> > With respect to printing, contingent on your hardware layout, you might try
> > networking a shared printer at the front desk. All TPC can share and use the
> > same printer to receive scripts to the front desk. I print orders to the
> > front desk printer while at the point of care (treatment rooms). The
> > orders/rx awaits the patient at the front desk.
> >
> > Hope this helps.
> >
> > "Spike" wrote:
> >
> > > Hello,
> > > I'm looking into getting our feet wet in electronic medical records using
> > > Tablet PC, enabling our 4 health care providers also to print prescriptions
> > > wirelessly on-site before patients leave the office.
> > > Which Tablet PC would you recommend and why? Which printer/s would you
> > > recommend---one small/portable inkjet printer for each user---with the
> > > corresponding wi-fi or bluetooth adaptors as needed.
> > > Thanks.
> > >

Battery life depends a lot on what services are being run. A Tablet PC will
generally get better life if unneeded services are shut down, like disabling
the NIC when not in use and turning off Bluetooth (if installed) if you know
you're only using the wireless. Wireless does drain a lot, and increased
battery performance could be achieved simply by switching it off when not
actually in use.

Same goes for generating fancy graphics like sliding or fading menu frills.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Digitaldoc" <chiro@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:0C5A3E38-CF8C-4B14-8777-4DBE6F492BD5@microsoft.com...
> Well, I have used a Motion, but never owned one. Motion are excellent
> TPCs. I
> bought the EV mainly for the 8 hour battery. I am on wifi all day
> generating
> chart notes. Remember, the OS is the same for all TPCs. It sounds like
> your
> experience was with an earlier model and corrupted drivers, not the OS
> proper.
>
> MedicalTabletpc
> C.M.Wilkerson, D.C.
> Editor-in-Chief
> www.MedicalTabletPC.com
> digitaldoc@digital-doc.com
>
> "Spike" wrote:
>
>> Thanks. How do you compare the EV with Motion? My only experience with
>> TPC
>> is from owning a Toshiba Portege 3500. Cons: short battery life and the
>> quirky OS itself using the touch pad---easy to lose data input in
>> progress
>> with unintentional 'backspacing' with your finger as you move the
>> cursor.
>>
>> "Digitaldoc" wrote:
>>
>> > I would recommend a long life battery found with the EV Scribbler.
>> > (http://www.medicaltabletpc.com/index...d=236&Itemid=2)
>> >
>> > This is what I use presently.
>> > With respect to printing, contingent on your hardware layout, you might
>> > try
>> > networking a shared printer at the front desk. All TPC can share and
>> > use the
>> > same printer to receive scripts to the front desk. I print orders to
>> > the
>> > front desk printer while at the point of care (treatment rooms). The
>> > orders/rx awaits the patient at the front desk.
>> >
>> > Hope this helps.
>> >
>> > "Spike" wrote:
>> >
>> > > Hello,
>> > > I'm looking into getting our feet wet in electronic medical records
>> > > using
>> > > Tablet PC, enabling our 4 health care providers also to print
>> > > prescriptions
>> > > wirelessly on-site before patients leave the office.
>> > > Which Tablet PC would you recommend and why? Which printer/s would
>> > > you
>> > > recommend---one small/portable inkjet printer for each user---with
>> > > the
>> > > corresponding wi-fi or bluetooth adaptors as needed.
>> > > Thanks.
>> > >

Chris is right in that the Electrovaya has excellent battery life. It's
also a very nice machine as well.

If you prefer a different Tablet, though, you can always buy an extra
battery and the charger and just swap back and forth. I was recently at a
seminar at Microsoft and ran my Motion from early morning til late
afternoon, online, with wireless enabled using only two batteries and
swapping out at lunch time. I do have mine set to go to standby when not
actively using it. Doing so makes a huge difference in battery life as does
turning off wireless when not using it.
--
Terri Stratton
Editor / Owner
http://thetabletpc.net
http://themediacenterpc.net
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"Spike" <Spike@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:B5E5F1C4-77A2-45CD-AE92-135395133B22@microsoft.com...
> Thanks. How do you compare the EV with Motion? My only experience with
> TPC
> is from owning a Toshiba Portege 3500. Cons: short battery life and the
> quirky OS itself using the touch pad---easy to lose data input in progress
> with unintentional 'backspacing' with your finger as you move the cursor.
>
> "Digitaldoc" wrote:
>
>> I would recommend a long life battery found with the EV Scribbler.
>> (http://www.medicaltabletpc.com/index...d=236&Itemid=2)
>>
>> This is what I use presently.
>> With respect to printing, contingent on your hardware layout, you might
>> try
>> networking a shared printer at the front desk. All TPC can share and use
>> the
>> same printer to receive scripts to the front desk. I print orders to the
>> front desk printer while at the point of care (treatment rooms). The
>> orders/rx awaits the patient at the front desk.
>>
>> Hope this helps.
>>
>> "Spike" wrote:
>>
>> > Hello,
>> > I'm looking into getting our feet wet in electronic medical records
>> > using
>> > Tablet PC, enabling our 4 health care providers also to print
>> > prescriptions
>> > wirelessly on-site before patients leave the office.
>> > Which Tablet PC would you recommend and why? Which printer/s would you
>> > recommend---one small/portable inkjet printer for each user---with the
>> > corresponding wi-fi or bluetooth adaptors as needed.
>> > Thanks.
>> >

To do the swap do you shut down the computer and replace the battery, or is
it easier (or harder)?

"terri" <support@thetabletpc.net> wrote in message
news:%23lI2vF76EHA.936@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> If you prefer a different Tablet, though, you can always buy an extra
> battery and the charger and just swap back and forth.