

Helpfile for EPOC Database File : MediNotes
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The enclosed file is a standard 'sis' installation file which will install
the MediNotes application onto any EPOC machine.

MediNotes is a massive Psion EPOC Database File containing many assorted
useful medical facts &amp; figures.  By having this information on portable
computer, it reduces the need to run back to text-books or carry around
scraps of paper for reference.

Subjects covered include biochemical, haematological, and physiological
reference values, emergency protocols and procedures, notes on the use of
many drugs and infusions, conversions between various units, all sorts of
medical scales and scoring systems, and a large section on paediatric drug
doses. Elsewhere there are notes on various important aspects of Anatomy,
Physiology, Clinical Chemistry, Nutrition, Clinical Medicine, Surgery,
Radiology, Psychiatry, and even entries on general examination / viva
technique.

At present, the contents include :-

Abbreviations             - 503
Reference Ranges           - 155
Unit Conversions            - 67
Emergency Protocols          - 46
Emergency Procedures          - 12
Other Management Protocols     - 15
Medical Scores & Scales         - 13
Physiological Reference Tables   - 15
Clinical Chemistry Explanations   - 22
Adult Drug Doses & Infusions       - 18
Paediatric Drug Doses & Infusions   - 117


I am licensing Palmaris Medical Ltd to market & sell this database, and you
the user to use it, but the copyright remains my own.  If you find any
mistakes, or want to submit any new entries, or just simply want to talk,
then contact me by email.

Whilst I have spent a great deal of time and effort ensuring that the
information in this database is true and accurate, I cannot be held
responsible for untoward acts or omissions relating to the use of the
information in this file.  You are the doctor - If you have any doubts,
look it up yourself.

Remember that reference ranges and management protocols vary from area to
area  -  You are advised to check and ensure that any information presented
here adheres to your local guidelines.  Drug Doses, where mentioned apply
for adults, unless otherwise stated.  There is a separate section of the
database dedicated to childrens' doses.


This file is the full release version of the 'MediNotes' database and
as such will only work on a machine which has had the correct registration
code entered.  Don't try copying it onto another Psion machine - It won't
work!!  No unauthorised copying, re-selling, reverse translation or reverse
engineering of this product is permitted.  Anyone found doing this will be
subject to criminal prosecution.


Installation Instructions :-
1. Copy the enclosed 'sis' file onto your Psion.
2. Run the file and follow the on-screen instructions.


For the best viewing experience of this database, it is suggested that you :-
1. Zoom to the smallest setting.
2. Remove the Toolbar (View Menu).
3. Switch the Card Width (Tools - View Preferences Menu) to 72%.

4. Other users may prefer to Zoom to the medium setting and
   Remove the Card Browser completely (Tools - View Preferences Menu).
5. You might also like to try setting the Card Width to 95% as
   another alternative.

Most of the entries in the database can be viewed at any zoom setting, but
where screen space is cramped, it may be prudent to zoom out to a smaller
setting so that the most legible screen layout is retained.  Experiment to
get the best results.

Updates are available from by my and the Palmaris websites.

I hope you all find it useful.


Jason Wolfe


My Email      - jwolfe@clara.net
My WWW        - http://www.jwolfe.clara.net
Palmaris WWW  - http://www.palmaris.com


Copyright  Dr. Jason Wolfe   (The Author)

(1st Release Date - 18th June 1998)
(Current release  - 18th December 2000)
