how is an app better than logmein
It is only for wireless networks, though?
i downloaded the app but i have no idea how to get it set up!
who has actually downloaded the iphone app and used it? how would you rate in it?, what are the pros and cons...
Review the
instructions that Steven refers to. After downloading the app to your iPhone, it appears that the AC iPhone app must be setup & sync'ed with the AC database using your office wireless network. This downloads your patient data onto the iPhone. Then when you are outside the office, you can look up patient encounters, problem lists and meds, and write messages. However, in order to add these messages to the AC database, you must each time re-sync the iPhone with your main computer using your office WiFi network.
PROs: Faster and easier access to patient data than an internet connection, especially when the iPhone isn't in a WiFi area
CONs: Can only write messages, which must later be sync'ed when you return to your office, only available for iPhone at present
LogMeIn IgnitionIn comparison,
LogMeIn Ignition is a real-time connection to your office network, though an internet-connected computer in your office. Since you are actually controlling a computer in your office, any messages, prescription refills, etc, are recorded in the AC database as you are doing it. There is no need to sync.
PROs: Access any function of AC, including messaging, eRx, creating addendums, etc in real time; for both iPhone & Android smartphones (as well as Mac & Windows computers)
CONs: Slower, especially when not in a WiFi zone, manual dexterity required to use touch screen "mouse", hard to display office computer's desktop on small smartphone screen
I hope to get an iphone next week if there is not a life-threatening stampede at our local Verizon store.
I hope you will be successful. Apparently, Verizon
sold out online their entire reserve of a million iPhone4s in the first two hours (3-5am).
