Wireless technology has allowed DCs to divert more attention to patient care. Take a look at the wireless handheld products that are currently on the market.

Future Health Software

Future Health Software provides wireless solutions for its electronic health record (EHR) and documentation systems that integrate with the company's scheduler, billing, and patient-education programs. The x-ray "Zap to Wall" technology with DICOM compatibility is built into the EHR with single-button access from the dashboard documentation system. The wireless technology allows patients to see anatomical illustrations, side-by-side x-rays, MRI, or CT scan comparisons of before-and-after treatment displayed on therapy bay monitors. X-rays can be scanned or imported directly into the EHR, and line drawings, notes, angles, and measurements can be made on the x-ray and e-mailed to radiologists.

Future Health Software Inc
(712) 792-3344
www.futurehealthsoftware.com

Quick Notes

The PDQ Portable Note solution allows you to use your PDA or Treo Phone to complete a thorough and accurate note in seconds. With PDQ, there is no downtime at the computer, no time wasted visiting unnecessary screens, and no forms to fill out. PDQ features functional limits, medical necessity, wellness, goals, SALT, and randomization. With the system, your notes sound personal. According to the company, its electronic health record is safe and is HIPAA compliant, so you never have to worry about data loss or mishandling of patient information. PDQ is wireless and fits in the palm of the hand.

Quick Notes
(800) 899-2468
www.qnotes.com

Life Systems Software

Life Systems Software offers the ChiroPad, which produces documentation on wireless tablet computers. Tablet computers are lightweight and run the same programs as larger computers. Synchronization is not needed. The electronic patient file is available through the tablet. The wireless connection allows the tablet to access patient data in real time. For DCs that use the company's ChiroSuite system, SOAP notes entered in real time in the adjusting room generate the charges for the day at the front desk. SOAP notes, narratives, and patient and marketing letters can all be produced through the wireless tablet.

Life Systems Software
(800) 543-3001
www.lifesystemssoftware.com

Addison Health Systems

Addison Health Systems offers the WritePad™ EMR system, which allows practitioners to document and connect to their patient files using wireless pc pen tablet technology. The inking process allows patients to mark pain areas on graphical body areas, which are later scanned. Capability to doubletap a note and hyperlink back to its corresponding screen provides flexibility and efficiency in the documentation process. WritePad uses Windows features that optimize clinical efficiency.

Addison Health Systems
(800) 496-2001
www.writepad.com