rod,
true, we assume that a fully functional portable computer would be
unacceptably attractive to ethically challenged patrons, which is why
we are looking at a dumb device that is dependent upon an unseen base
station. this may be too much of a technology stretch, but i'm
querying the group in hopes of discovering options.
with best regards,
[wr]
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On Feb 5, 2007, at 11:36 AM, Rod Roark wrote:
> Don't you think that a handheld device in the waiting room would tend
> to disappear?
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> I would suggest a browser-based kiosk solution, which would surely
> also lead to an option for the patient to fill in their medical
> history from home.
>
> Rod
> www.sunsetsystems.com
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> On Monday 05 February 2007 11:11, Will Ross wrote:
>> Suggestions Wanted.
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>> I am working on a proposal that will deploy handheld devices in
>> physician waiting rooms. These devices are imagined to be in the
>> form factor of small laptop, tablet or ultramobile computer. This
>> device will primarily mediate patient interaction with their own
>> demographic details and past medical history. At this point the
>> device is imagined to be a dumb terminal rather than an intelligent
>> workstation, but this view may evolve. Any suggestions for existing
>> open source projects, known clinical implementations, appropriate
>> hardware to investigate, or "solutions" to avoid will be appreciated.
>>
>> With best regards,
>>
>> [wr]
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will ross
project manager
mendocino informatics
216 west perkins street, suite 206
ukiah, california 95482 usa
707.462.6369 [office]
707.462.5015 [fax]
www.minformatics.com
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"Getting people to adopt common standards is impeded by patents."
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