rgietzen wrote on Tuesday, January 08, 2013:
I am considering OpenEMR for my one doctor clinic. I would love to be able to use mobile devices as such:
1. Smart phone; to schedule patients, check medical records/labs and e-Rx remotely
2. Tablet; to use during my patient visits (especially since I make home calls), to avoid carrying my laptop around.
It appears that some users have been successfully using such devices. Does anyone have experience and are my ideas feasible?
hitechelp wrote on Tuesday, January 08, 2013:
Roger,
1. Smart phone screen is not big enough for practical use. Been there tried that.
2, Some tablets may work, others won’t (OS & browser support are the issues)
3. Suggestion to test tablets at a store has hiccups (stores may not allow tinkering with configurations, drivers, etc.)
S
We’ve been using an ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity (Model TF700T w/Android 4.0.2) successfully for three months.
The 1920x1200 full 1080p (HD) display makes the pages more than adequate, even for my fat fingers.
January 1st we upgraded our OpenEMR to version 4.1.1 (Ubuntu server) and we have no issues thus far.
Our system is internet accessible on a static IP, behind a router/firewall. Doc can log in securely and work anywhere.
O
Seems like most native Android browsers have insurmountable issues with frames. (a major component of OpenEMR) We tried Chrome but that was also problematic. When we tried Firefox we initially had similar issues but after a few adjustments such as unloading the proprietary ASUS keyboard driver (Transformer has an optional keyboard dock) and going with the OS default keyboard driver we found it quite suitable.
A
There are some tricks to learn such as using the down arrow to open some pull down lists and toggling off the bottom window at times. For the most part Doc can do anything that she can do on her laptop except e-prescribe. We use Allscripts and the required add-on for Firefox won’t run on android yet.
P
We are looking into the possibility of using the NewCrop eRx module in OpenEMR and we’re hoping that NewCrop will negate the eRx issue.
I hope you find this useful. Regards, David
arnabnaha wrote on Wednesday, January 09, 2013:
I am using Samsung Galaxy Note 2 successfully without any problem during my home visits…runs smooth…
sunsetsystems wrote on Wednesday, January 09, 2013:
I guess the Note 2’s stylus helps a lot with selecting what you want? I like that it has a bigger screen but still fits in a pocket.
arnabnaha wrote on Wednesday, January 09, 2013:
And its a very beautiful device…truly…
bradymiller wrote on Thursday, January 10, 2013:
Yep,
I’ve turned into a Galaxy Note 2 snob (ie. chuckle whenever I see people fumble around with their tiny phones).
-brady
anonymous wrote on Thursday, January 10, 2013:
1. Galaxy Note 2 isn’t big enough for practical use, but it definitely has a place for work usage (ERx with Newcrop, home visits, etc.). It’s much better than any other phone on the market because of the digitizer pen (acts as a mouse).
2. Consider Windows 8 tablets (not RT). Real OS in a tablet package. Only problem I can see is that the UI might not be the most intuitive for Mac users, though it’s a godsend compared to the Windows Slates and old “tablets.” A real PC in the form factor of a tablet.
uncommenartist wrote on Thursday, February 14, 2013:
Are there any other recommendations for tablets or maybe hybrid Laptop. I am trying to implement this new technology with OPEN EMR. I need a large screen and i dont think the Surface will work (13" is a good size). Currently i am looking at the ASUS Taichi 21 Convertible or Lenova Ideapad Yoga. If anyone has any suggestions please help me. Our office must have full version of windows.
Is anyone currently using a tablet other than an android based OS?
anonymous wrote on Wednesday, February 20, 2013:
Try the Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro if you don’t like the Surface Pro. The pen is the most useful thing that comes out of the Surface Pro and other future business Windows 8 devices. Otheriwise, wait for the Lenovo Helix……. in April……………….