WARDROUND - Patient Information Manager for the Psion Series 3a / 3c
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Version 5.0 Copyright Dr Shane McKee, November 1997
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REGISTERED VERSION:
File size: 13K. System memory requirements: 44K
Basic file: WARD50.ZIP Contents:
	WARD50.OPA (main run file)
	WARD50.TXT (instruction file)
	EXAMPLE.PAT (sample patient data file)

WARD50.ZIP is the Registered Version file. It may only be used by Registered Users. All other users must use the Freeware Version.
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FREEWARE VERSION:
File size: 11K. System memory requirements: 44K
Basic file: WR50FREE.ZIP. Contents:
	WR50FREE.OPO (RunOPL file)
	WARD50.TXT (instruction file)
	EXAMPLE.PAT (sample patient data file)

Please feel free to copy & distribute the WR50FREE program to anyone in your department or elsewhere who has a Psion 3a/3c. There is no time limit on using it, but I would obviously prefer you to register :) and have the benefits of using the full version.

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NB: See IMPORTANT NOTICE near the end of this file!
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INTRODUCTION
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WARDROUND is a Patient Information Manager, designed for doctors, for the Psion Series 3a palmtop computer. It is designed to store, access, and display various pieces of data regarding patients on your wards, allowing quick intuitive recall, and speedy entry while you're trailing along behind your consultant.

No more lost bits of paper. No more washing that FBP result off the back of your hand. Have the data at the ready at all times. Reduce the weight of your white coat. Bliss, isn't it? What's more, everyone will stand in awe at your cleverness in doing all this on your pocket computer.

WHO AM I?
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I'm Shane McKee. I'm a Specialist Registrar in Genetics in Birmingham. Prior to my lofty elevation, I was a Paediatrics Senior House Officer in Belfast. I have been using a Psion for several years now as part of my Medical work, and there's no doubt that it improves efficiency (well, MY efficiency anyway). I started working on WardRound as a little aid to help myself on Rounds, and have found it invaluable. I also use spreadsheets, other programs, and Agenda files to keep me up to date with what's going on on the wards, as well as to supplement my meagre knowledge.

WardRound has now grown into a very handy app, and I hope you find it as useful as I have.

Have a look at my Psion Medical WWW page for further info:
http://www.d-n-a.net/users/dnethWMo/psionmed.htm

HOW DO I START WARDROUND?
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REGISTERED VERSION:

Simply copy the file WARD50.OPA into the APP directory of your Psion 3a/3c. Install it on the system screen using Psion-I. If you wish to assign a system button to it, press Psion-A.

You should also have this file (WARD50.TXT) in the WRD directory, and put the file "EXAMPLE.PAT" in a new directory called "PAT".  Both of these are entirely optional, as WARDROUND can operate alone, and create a new file from scratch. That's handy. There's nothing I hate more than having to copy loads of bitty files across.

FREEWARE VERSION:
Copy WR50FREE.OPO into your OPO directory, and run from the RunOPL icon. You can copy the other files across as above.

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OK - ONCE I'M IN...?
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The Program is fairly self-explanatory, and the best way to get to know it is to spend a few minutes playing around with it. On initial startup, you will be presented with a Dialog asking you to create or open a patient information file. On creating a file (eg PATIENTS.PAT, which will sit in the PAT directory), you will be brought to your first ward, "Ward1", which is represented as a blank folder with 20 empty slots ("beds"). Move the selection bar to any slot, then press <ENTER>.

You'll be presented with a Dialog box in which patient details may be entered or updated. You do not necessarily need to fill in all the fields. Once you have finished with the Dialog, entering all your patient data, press <ENTER>, and the patient will be added to a "bed" in "Ward1". If you need to update or change the data, simply place the selection bar over the patient, and press Enter.

The beauty of WardRound is that you can move patients about between beds and wards. To "pick up" a patient, move the selection bar onto that patient and press "+". Now move the selection bar around, using the cursor keys. You will notice that the patient's name appears in inverted grey in the bar. Press "+" again over an empty bed to "drop" the patient into that bed. That's how you move patients about. Note that if you press anything else while a patient is "picked up", the patient will zip back to their bed, and you'll have to go get 'em again.

You can pick up patients and move them between wards. Play around with the cursor keys to get familiar with how they work. It's a bit like "Agenda" in feel, so you should find it straightforward. The other way to move between wards is press Psion-J, and jump to the ward of your choice.

DIAMOND FIELDS
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Now you're ready to add details to your patient's entry. Press Psion-D to bring up a dialog in which you may enter history & diagnoses. Then press Enter to confirm the dialog. Under the patient information you will see "<> Fields: D". There are 4 diamond fields, and you cycle through the fields (sounds idyllic) by pressing the diamond button to the left of your 3a spacebar. The fields are: DIAGNOSIS & HISTORY, MEDICATIONS, INVESTIGATIONS, COMMENTS & TO-DO.

You can quickly edit the current Diamond field by pressing Tab.

On the ward folder, any patients with entries in the current diamond field will be in italics, so that you can quickly spot them. What I like to do is place any outstanding tasks in the "Comments & To-Do" field, and scan over them during the day to check I haven't missed anything.
By pressing Psion-E you can get a list of all patients with entries in the current diamond field. (Reg. only)

I'VE LOST MY PATIENT!
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Don't despair - Use Psion-F (Find) and Psion-G (Find again) to locate any info on your patients. This will locate any record in which there is a specified string, eg. Find: "zantac" to look up patients on that drug.

OUTPUTTING INFO (Registered version only)
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You can use WardRound to produce printouts of patient info (Psion-P)  and GP summary letters (Psion-L). Using either of these options creates an output file in your WRD directory. You can then use the Word editor to modify the file prior to printing. The Print option is very handy if you're handing over your patients to another doctor. Note that these options are only available to Registered Users.

ALTERING HOSPITAL PARAMETERS
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You'll have noticed when entering your patient details that the Consultant names and the ward names don't necessarily correspond to those of your own hospital. Despair not! You can edit these to get a choice of 8 ward, consultant, and admission-type names. Press Psion-Q for the choice, and then edit them in the dialog box. It's often handy to name one of the wards "Discharges" and another "Outliers", as well as naming one of the consultants "Other" to allow yourself as many options as possible. Remember that blank fields will be edited out, so it's best not to leave any blank.

OTHER OPTIONS
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It's also possible to change the width of the Ward folder. This is accessible from the menu (Psion-S). I've found the default settings to be best for the 3a, but you're the boss!
You can also change the font in the Ward window. Cycle through the available fonts by pressing Psion-Z.

CHANGING FILES
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It is possible to create new PAT files in WardRound. Use Psion-N. Alternatively you can open an existing file using Psion-O. Exit the program using Psion-X.

IS THAT IT??
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Well, that's more or less all you need to get going. The whole thing is menu-driven, and I hope intuitive. Play around with it, and see how you can get the best out of it. Email me with any queries, bugs, or suggestions. Remember to try the EXAMPLE.PAT file for some handy hints and practice.

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REGISTERING WARDROUND
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To register, send 15 (cheque please in UK, or postal order equivalent if overseas) to:
	Dr Shane McKee
	1 Glenview Crescent
	Glenville Rd
	Whiteabbey
	Co Antrim
	N. Ireland
	BT37 0TW 

If possible, contact me beforehand by email ( shane@mckee.dnet.co.uk ), to avoid any delay in dispatching your registered version. I can send the Registered Version to you by email or by post - whichever you prefer.
You will receive the WARD50.OPA file, with full documentation and the right to all future upgrades of WardRound. It also gives you a say in the future development of WardRound.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
The PAT files of WardRound 5.0 are *INCOMPATIBLE* with those of the previous versions of WardRound (PDF). This is due to a difference in ward variable assignment. The program will still open PDF files, but may crash, and patients won't end up in the right beds. For registered users, an OPO called "Fixer" comes with the OPA to allow easy file updating. Otherwise you'll need to start a new file :(
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Dr Shane McKee
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shane@mckee.dnet.co.uk
http://www.d-n-a.net/users/dnethWMo
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1 Glenview Crescent
Glenville Rd
Whiteabbey
Co Antrim
N. Ireland BT37 0TW
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The Wardround programs & accompanying files are Copyright Shane McKee 1997. Also be aware that the Data Protection Act limits the details you are permitted to store on a computer, including a palmtop. Check with your hospital's Information Services Manager.
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