ESSENTIAL PDA SOFTWARE
In addition to the software that comes with each PDA (Calculator, Date Book, Expense Tracker, Graffiti, Mail, Memo Pad, To Do List), there are other software programs available for download. Each of these sites requires you to register and set up user ids and passwords before downloading software. Onscreen instructions walk you through the process of downloading the software and synchronizing with your PDA. You should be at a computer with a cradle, with your PDA in the cradle, as you download this software.
Some of these sites require personal information. You are under no obligation to provide your personal information. For birthdate, use 01/01/1975; for phone, 217-545-4969; for zip code, use 62794-9622. Required fields are noted with an asterisk or change in color. Do not bother to complete fields that are not required.
In order to connect wirelessly to the school's network, you must purchase and install a VPN client on your PDA. There are currently two products which support our network:
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Zip File - Palm Desktop, Epocrates, Pendragon/I-forms, AvantGo and installation instructions |
- 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
The Palm Desktop software comes with the PDA and sets up an interface between your computer and the PDA so you can install software and synchronize with web sites. Download Palm Desktop for Handspring Visors here.
Visit Palm's healthcare solutions page to:
This software provides the forms for logbooks and transmits the data you enter in your logbooks to the appropriate databases. After downloading the software, the screen instructions walk you through the installation process. (You might want to print the page first.) Personal settings are on the page but are reiterated here: Server address: edaff.siumed.edu; server port: 201; server account: pendragon; username: your name (first and last) as it appears on your pda or pocket pc; password: edaff.
We have also created a 3-page pdf document of setup instructions for the pocket pc installation.
Once your have the software installed on your PDA, you can go go Pendragon's website for a tutorial on how to use the forms.
With AvantGo, you can get thousands of specially formatted brand-name web sites ("channels") on your PDA or smartphone: news, weather, sports, stock quotes, maps, movie listings, and more.
All for FREE! Plus, it's easy to sign up and download the software.
Even create your own personal channels to download family sites, local news, niche sites, church and club sites, workout schedules, etc… so you're always in touch, even on the go.
Medical AvantGo channels which can be added to your PDA:
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American Medical News: The newspaper for America's physicians. |
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HealthNewsDigest.com provides current and breaking news on the health industry for professionals and consumers. We publish once a week on Monday mornings, and breaking news on a daily basis. |
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CollectiveMed.com Mobile Medical Channel: Helping physicians and healthcare professionals maximize their PDA hardware and software with tips, news and reviews. |
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pdaMD.com is a lively community of healthcare professionals sharing information about how handheld and wireless technologies enhance their practices and lives. |
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Best Dx/Best Rx: Guidelines on best practices abstracted from ACP Medicine, the new comprehensive internal medicine reference from the American College of Physicians. Plus, Medscape Medical News, the most timely source of clinical news and developments affecting patients and practices. |
Go to the complete list of medical channels on AvantGo
Note: Epocrates will not work with the Handspring Visor Deluxe handhelds provided by the school.
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Epocrates' free drug reference. Includes:
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 Epocrates Rx Pro
premium drug and formulary referenceContinually updated drug information, drug interaction checker, health insurance formularies and drug pricing, alternative medicines, ID treatment guidelines, and more |
 Epocrates SxDx
premium disease reference and integrated symptom assessment toolMore than 1,200 clinical topics searchable by symptoms or diagnosis, including diagnostic and treatment information from Griffith's 5-Minute Clinical Consult, ICD-9 codes, and more |
 Epocrates Lab
premium diagnostic and laboratory test referencePreparation, interpretation, follow-up, and reimbursement for hundreds of tests and panels |
This software will allow you to read reference books purchased for specific clerkships. It is absolutely imperative that you use the following information when downloading the reader from this site: First name: Medicine; Last name: SIU; SSN: 1234
If you have already downloaded the free reader and set up your own user id to read software you have purchased, the vendor will work with you to change your user id to the SIU user id.
LINKS TO ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD:
All National Guideline Clearinghouse™ (NGC™) Guideline Summaries are available in a text format downloadable to the Palm-based Personal Digital Assistant (PDA).
Links to Clinical Practice Guidelines for Handheld Computers
- The Learning Center provides valuable information and step-by-step tutorials for all PDA users, from beginner to professional.
- The Product Center offers a comprehensive collection of handheld devices, software and accessories for the medical professional.
Outlines in Clinical Medicine/Medical Emergencies:
http://www.skyscape.com/products/productinfo.asp?id=274
