Q. I already use
voice recognition software & MS Word along with data templates for charting.
Why should I consider Medamation MD?
A. Many reasons - true database functionality, the ability to search
historical data, record locking, multimedia, printed reports (chart, release
instructions, prescriptions).
Q. Can I switch over gradually to
Medamation?
A. Yes. You don't have to abandon your previous charting method. Many
customers start off with one or two charts per day and work their way up at
their own rate.
Q. Does Medamation MD come with special
templates? Can I add my own?
A. Yes Medamation MD does come with some templates and you can easily
create your own at any time. These become a permanent part of your program
and can be reused & modified at any time.
Q. "Does Medamation MD allow me to
program multiple variables into my templates?"
A. Yes. we have a very elegant solution to this need. Consult the help file.
Q. We're already using an accounting and
billing database. Can we import our existing patient demographic
information?
A. In most cases yes. Contact your software vendor about details on how
to get a one-time download of these fields.
Q. What are the advantages of Medamation
MD over a transcription service?
A. Lower cost, much faster turn-around, fewer errors, and more control
over the final product.
Q. I've seen other charting programs that
have drop-down menu choices for data input. This seems like it would save a
lot of time. What advantage does Medamation MD have over these programs?
A. These "Chinese Menu" programs are convenient, but they force a physician
to choose canned answers and the resulting charts tend to look the same.
With Medamation MD you can use pre-written templates, but they can be easily
altered to suit your own unique style. The result - professional, accurate,
individualized charts.
Q. There are many EMR programs on the
market. What makes Medamation MD different?
1. Cost - Medamation MD is affordable to the smallest practice.
2. Simplicity - it's much easier to learn. You can be productive the first
day.
3. Adaptility - you can use Medamation MD as is, right out of the box, or
add your own templates & shortcuts. It works the way YOU want.
Q. Can Medamation MD be used without Dragon voice recognition software?
A. We are currently doing beta testing on Medamation MD without Dragon.
At this stage it appears to have no problems. We plan to release this
version shortly.
Q. I've seen demonstrations of Dragon
voice recognition software & Medamation MD and was very impressed with the
speed & accuracy of data entry. However when I enter data it's much slower &
has more errors. Why?
A. You must take the time to "train" the software to understand your
voice. When it makes an error, retrain the software to understand that
specific word rather than changing your speech patterns. Use a high quality
sound card & microphone.
Q. What are the hardware & software requirements to run Medamation MD?
A. That depends on whether or not you will also be running Dragon. See
our hardware requirements
page.
Q. Can More than one doctor and his
records be stored in the same database?
A. Yes, Multiple doctors can store their patient visits in the same
database. This allows one to view all of the visits for a patient
regardless of which doctor saw the patient. Of course, the data & visits
can be filtered by doctor to segregate only those visits seen a particular
doctor.
Q. What type of camera should I buy for
digital photos?
A. There are many good digital cameras on the market. Look for at least
1-2 mega pixel resolution, flash, macro capability and a preview screen. SLR
cameras are more accurate for close-up photos. Some (Sony for instance)
also capture short video clips. Transferring the photos to the computer can
be time consuming - look for a "Sans-disk" adapter or USB connection.
Q. What about security? Does Medamation MD have password protection? What if
one physician "hands off" a patient to another physician?
A. Yes, Medamation MD does have password protection for all patient
records but you can still transfer control of a record to another physician.
Q. Can records be modified at a later date?
A. Yes. Although the original record cannot be changed, a duplicate
record can be created and modified. In addition, addendums to previous
charts can be added at any time.
Q. If I don't currently use Dragon voice dictation, how long will it take
before I am fully functional using Medamation?
A. That's difficult to estimate. Some Doctors come up to speed very
quickly while others require a little more time. The most important thing
to remember is that a little practice initially will result in enormous
productivity gains in the long term.
Q. Does your product have any interface
capabilities (ie. SQL7, ODBC etc.)?
A. Medamation is ODBC compliant.
Q. What if I use Medamation MD but
decide to switch to another EMR at a later date? Will all my patient data be
lost?
A. Absolutely not. Medamation MD stores it's data in MDB (Microsoft
Database) format, the industry standard. All data can be easily migrated to
another compatible database by any competent programmer. We think Medamation
MD is the best EMR product on the market, but we don't want you to feel
"locked in" by proprietary data formats.
More Information and How to
Order?
Medamation M.D. Electronic Medical Record:
Our web site has the following pages devoted to discussing Medamation, M.D.
Electronic Medical Record:
Medamation Electronic Medical Record
Home Page
Medamation Frequently Asked
Questions
You Are Here!
Medamation M.D. Application
Screen Images
Note: A free trial CD of the Medamation M.D. EMR product is
available. The free trial software is fully functional but has a
100-chart maximum. If you then decide to buy the full version you can save
all records created with the trial version.
ScanSoft Dragon NaturallySpeaking
speech recognition software: You can also find out
information about ScanSoft Dragon NaturallySpeaking speech recognition
software (a complementary technology for dictation and commands directly
into the Medamation product) by visiting the following page:
ScanSoft Dragon NaturallySpeaking Speech Recognition Overview Page
ScanSoft Dragon NaturallySpeaking Medical Solution
If you have any questions, need more information, are interested in the
trial CD or would like to order, please
contact us.
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