Melanie,

At the risk of making an enemy, I am completely confused by your agenda and the way you are going about it. I read your last post, and the initial questions prior to your summary are so detailed and convoluted, they almost make no sense. I got a headache just reading them. On most of the workflow questions, I couldn't tell the difference. I do admire the time and effort it must have taken you to write it.

I couldn't begin to help you with your workflow, because I do about 10% of what you are asking? Rather than asking for the entire workflow, why not use AC and then ask as you go.

I know I have answered your questions in the past, and John and Sandeep have been nice enough to try to answer your questions.

Again, the summary is doable as far as help is concerned, but the rest of the post is beyond comprehension.

Here is what I don't understand. Your first question was in a thread called:

Thinking about getting AC - have questions on 2/18/2010. It is now 27 months later, and you are still trying to develop the perfect workflow. It would seem that if you haven't come up with one by now, you just aren't. And, I hardly think it is fair to those who do not know you have asked almost 100 questions over two years -- all of them in threads pertaining to the workflow of AC -- to spend valuable time answering questions. Questions that seem they are never ending and do not seem to bring you any closer to your goal.

As I have been one of those users and now have been able to step back and see where this going or, more accurately, is not, I have to wonder what EMR you are using. Again, while I am prepared to receive a post back asking me to kindly refrain from commenting, I do think I can give you the best advice on workflow, the use of AC, and AC in general that you have ever read. I am sure it has been offered to you before.

You can't learn AC's workflow by asking multiple, multiple questions on the board. You can't learn about AC in general as an EMR by asking questions. Think about it, Amazing Charts has moved through two versions since you started your research, both of which are completely unique.

So, download the trial version (if you haven't already) and start using it. I think you will find that you will answer most of these questions yourself. Every practice is different, and no one on here can design your work flow. All we can do is 1) tell you that AC is the best EMR out there, and 2) be around to help you once you are up and running.

Two years and 100 questions is remarkable research, but it is not going to get you any closer to using an EMR.

Bert
Pediatrics
Brewer, Maine