Hello Ian I have subscribed to both Promedicus Clinical (=PC) and Promedicus Desktop (latter = for Practice Management). I have had problems with the interface between the two products, which run on separate databases, and have not yet used Promedicus Desktop. However after two meetings with Promedicus in Richmond I have been told that a fix has been engineered so am looking forward to finally seeing full functionality implemented.
The latest release of PC is particularly improved, but some workflow issues remain (eg once prescribing is initiated you must either print or cancel all items - you can't go back to the patient record area for example). These issues have been acknowledged by Richard King and in his usual helpful way he is working on them. It is novel having a linux system and I have been experimenting with ssh log ins to the server (have changed default settings eg from port 22), for file access and access to PD, but Promedicus aren't keen on me doing this because of perceived security issues. Sincerely Michael Daly Solo GP Melbourne -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ian Cheong Sent: Tuesday, 20 December 2005 1:09 AM To: General Practice Computing Group Talk Subject: [GPCG_TALK] Switching practice software cost/justification We are presently investigating possible migration options from MD2. On our short list: * MD3/pracsoft has the advantage of familiarity - which users seem to want to gravitate towards * Genie when we last asked a couple of months ago couldn't import medication lists from MD; users are a bit scared of the quirky interface * Best Practice has long term risks associated with longevity in the market * others have failed to impress It's looking more like the devil you know versus the devil you don't and the dollars weigh heavily in some minds and advertising seems not a concern to others. What I would like is: * stories from switchers - good or bad * cost justification of alternatives to MD - preferably quantifiable productivity gains Any help greatly appreciated..... Ian. -- Dr Ian R Cheong, BMedSc, FRACGP, GradDipCompSc, MBA(Exec) Health Informatics Consultant, Brisbane, Australia Elected Member, GPCG Management Committee Internet: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (for urgent matters, please send a copy to my practice email as well: [EMAIL PROTECTED]) PRIVACY NOTE I am happy for others to forward on email sent by me to public email lists. Please ask my permission first if you wish to forward private email to other parties. _______________________________________________ Gpcg_talk mailing list [email protected] http://ozdocit.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gpcg_talk _______________________________________________ Gpcg_talk mailing list [email protected] http://ozdocit.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gpcg_talk
