Medical Software for EPOC

EPOC is an operating system and application environment for mobile handheld devices developed by Symbian.  It is most commonly seen in the Psion computers, but is also being adopted by mobile phone manufacturers.  EPOC comes bundled with a large range useful software applications, including a database program, wordprocessor, spreadsheet, email, web-browsing, diary, alarm clock, jotter pad, calculator, and more.  It also includes connectivity software for backup and synchronization with your PC.

Palmtops running the Symbian EPOC operating system, such as the Psion Series 5, 5mx, 7, Revo, Revo Plus, Ericsson MC218, Oregon Osaris, Geofox One, & netBook are attracting some of the best medical software available on any platform.  Here is a prime selection of programs and resources which you may find useful in your clinical practice.

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Patient Information Managers & Logbooks Medical Calculators Research & Training Databases, Reference & Formularies Spreadsheets Miscellaneous

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Patient Trackers & Logbooks

Client_L (Previously WardFive) (App)	The original EPOC Patient Tracking Program.  Keep track all your patients using the unique and incredibly intuitive "Virtual Ward" layout.  Record medications, procedures etc.  Output GP letters and handover lists.  Use the advanced List Merge feature to output lists of audit data, create web tables, or generate customised lists.  After using Client_L for a few days, you'll wonder how you ever managed without it. Author  :   Shane McKee Website  :   Palmaris Medical Ltd Licence  :  Shareware  (£35) Rating   :  * * * * * *
ChartNote (App)	ChartNote is an amazing application which allows the doctor to quickly organise, enter, and summarise patient info, ultimately generating printouts of consultation episodes for inclusion in the patient's notes.  A wealth of information can be included, and the program features a very clever system of user-definable "scripts" which allow you to customise the input.  This means that Integrated Care Pathways and departmental protocols can be incorporated.  There is an advanced printing system which is ideal if there is an IR-equipped printer on the ward - just make your notes, beam the Psion at the printer, print the page, and file in the notes!  ChartNote is particularly useful in the outpatient setting. Author  :   Kimo Hirayama Website  :   Licence  :  Shareware  (£30) Rating   :  * * * * * *
sLOG (App)	A superb Full Specification Surgical Logbook which has already been customised to work with all of the surgical specialities.  You choose the speciality and the program alters itself to comply with the SAC guidelines for that speciality.  Once entered, you can analyse your logbook data and produce printouts.  sLOG is now sold commercially through Palmaris. Author  :   Wayne Gillingham Website  :   Licence  :  Shareware  (£20) Rating   :  * * * * *
ScataLog (App)	Excellent Operative Logbook for Anaesthetists.  It complies fully with the logbook guidelines set down by the Royal College of Anaesthetists.  What's more the user interface is completely intuitive and a joy to use.  Chris Hopkins also runs the 'GasDoc' website with lots of stuff PDA + Anaesthetic related. Author  :   Chris Hopkins Website  :   Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * * * *
AnaeLog (App)	The acclaimed 'original' Anaesthetic Training Logbook for the Series 5.  Record and output lists of work undertaken, including times, ASA grades, etc.  Highly recommended for anaesthetists in this Calmanised age. Author  :   Jim Berrington Website  :   Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * * *
CMELog (App)	CMELog is an extremely configurable program that allows easy tracking of Continuing Education Credits for Medical Professionals, though the program can be easily customized for tracking continuing professional development credits for people in other fields.  This is ideal for keeping a track of things in this climate of 'Revalidation' & 'Personal Folders'. Author  :   Kimo Hirayama Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * * *
Diabetes Manager (App)	The original Psion Diabetes Manager, extensively updated and improved.  Plot glucose levels, intake and therapy, all from the comfort of your Psion! Author  :   Klaus Stahl Licence  :  Shareware  ($32.50 / 37.50 Euros) Rating   :  * * * * *
Pip (App)	A General GP / Patient Management program.  This program is a little 'bitty' and tries to do too much.  It has sections for keeping info on patient consultations, useful telephone numbers, and a medical information database.  The program also incorporates 'Boxy' which allows you to keep track of all the medicines in your drug box.  Some GP's out there might find it useful. Author  :   Jason Penfold Website  :   Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * *

Medical Calculators

MediKit (App)	A fully-featured Medical Calculator for EPOC, which includes dozens of calculations for virtually any medical or surgical specialty.  If you are a doctor, you need this program.  APACHE2, Ranson criteria, centiles, acid / base graphs... the list goes on!  There is also a user-definable formulary section and paeds section.  The program is being continually updated, and has rapidly become the standard against which all other medical calculation programs are judged.  But MediKit without doubt still remains the best.  What more can I say!? Author  :   Jonathan Perry Website  :   Licence  :  Shareware  (£40) Rating   :  * * * * * *
Medmate (App)	Largely superseded by MediKit, this Medical Calculator for the S5 is still available.  And it's not bad!  Some people may prefer the interface to MediKit.  Try it - See what you think.  It's Freeware. Author  :   David Henshaw Website  :   Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * *
Plasmate (App)	Your brain is very tired, and you can't remember the 97th cause of the Blue-Mange, or the presenting feature of Hen's Teeth Syndrome.  You need Plasmate - the program that can prompt you with differentials for the most problematic and perplexing of plasma profiles.  The program is not complete yet, but you can still download an alpha / beta-copy here. Author  :   David Henshaw Licence  :  Shareware  Still in Development Rating   :  * * * *
EZPaedZ (App)	A Paediatric Calculator from the MediCal On-Line stable.  Useful for any anaethetists / paediatricians out there.  Drugs, doses, sizes, shapes - all sorts of calculations!  It suffers a bit from having a slightly idiosyncratic user interface, but it's FREE and has recently been updated so that it is Revo compatible. Author  :   Jim Berrington Website  :   Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * * *
BMIPro (App) 80Kb	A slick commercial 'Body Mass Index' Calculator.  Probably more for the dieters in the audience. Author  :   PocketIQ Licence  :  Shareware  (£16) Rating   :  * * * *
Critical Care Calculator (App) 25Kb	Calculate Medical Parameters etc...  Primarily of use for intensivists, this is handy in many aspects of acute medicine also.  The interface needs some work, but the calculations are useful. Author  :   Dave Cohen Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * *

QCite       (App)	A Reference Manager for EPOC.  Import text from Medline and various on-line databases, including full references & abstracts.  Add your own annotations and notes.  It can be used to help write your paper, organise all the references in your review article, or simply for offline browsing of references downloaded from the web.  Useful for research and evidence-based medicine. Author  :   David Henshaw Website  :   Licence  :  Shareware  (£35) Rating   :  * * * * *
MCQ-5 (App)	This program allows you to Test Yourself on Multiple Choice Questions, with or without the dreaded negative marking option.  It is also quite easy to set about developing your own panel of questions if you want.  It is now sold via Palmaris Medical Ltd. Author  :   Nick Tan Website  :   Licence  :  Shareware  (£15) Rating   :  * * * *
Quiz-5 (App)	A useful Quiz Tester, which allows you to test yourself or your friends on all sorts of topics.  It's easy to generate questions, and the author is keen to see the results of your work! Author  :   Nick Tan Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * *

MediNotes (Data) 558Kb	A Massive Database File containing many assorted useful Medical Facts & Figures.  It contains details of many standard reference ranges, as well as other useful management protocols, infusion calculations, various conversions, medical emergencies, and notes on the usage of a number of common drugs.  The file for download here is the sampler version.  The full version is now sold commercially via Palmaris Medical Ltd. Author  :   Jason Wolfe Website  :   Palmaris Medical Ltd Licence  :  Shareware  (£20) Rating   :  * * * * * *
Drugs Database (Data) 524Kb	A Massive Database containing details of all the Drugs in the British National Formulary. The full database contains the Names, Indications, Doses, Side Effects, Cautions, Contra-Indications, Interactions, Modes of Action, and Pharmacokinetics / Pharmacodynamics, along with all the trade names associated with each generic name.  Unfortunately due to copyright problems with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (who publish the BNF), the full version has had to be withdrawn.  A new 'limited public release' version was re-released soon afterwards, but most of the Side-Effects, Cautions, Contra-Indications, & Interactions had to be removed to comply with the copyright.  Download the 'restricted' public release version from the associated link. Author  :   Jason Wolfe Website  :   Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * * * *
ABCD (Data) 65Kb	The Alder Hey Book of Childrens' Doses. Paediatric drug formulary, based on the drugs used in Liverpool's Alder Hey Children's Hospital. Author  :  Unknown Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * * *
MedInfo (Data) 265Kb	A useful database of medical information, knowledge, parameters, etc.  Lots of stuff here, but it isn't being actively developed. Author  :   David Henshaw Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * *
MyDoktor (Data) 3.5Mb	This is an independently designed 'EPOC database' detailing many aspects of medicine.  It is designed as a digest for rapid reference in medicine, various other medical specialties, plus it has lots of drug info too.  The author promises frequent updates etc.  Please note that it is not compatible with WinZip and the only way you can decompress it is using RMRZip on your EPOC device.  Generally speaking, it is a bit chaotically organised, and the file size is very large (over 3.5Mb), so people strapped for memory will give this one a miss. Author  :   Rajendra Patel Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * *
EPOCket Consult (Data) 1.8Mb	A database of miscellaneous medical topics.  Actually very detailed and accurate.  It's also being actively developed. Author  :   Mark Soth Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * * *
Physik Lists (Data)	Another database of miscellaneous medical topics.  It looks quite detailed, but I haven't yet got my hands on the complete copy so I can't review it properly yet.  Watch this space... Author  :   Mark Bailey Licence  :  Shareware  (£17 / $25) Rating   :  * * * *  (Estimate)
MedBase (Data) 467Kb	Another database of miscellaneous medical topics.  It has almost 2500 records, although most of them are actually quite short.  It's not being actively developed. Author  :   Gareth Wild Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * *
FRCA (Data) 1.0Mb	A very detailed database with notes on more than 400 anaesthetic topics.  Very useful for those studying for the anaesthetic exam.  Even if you're not an anaesthetist, there is some really good stuff here.  It's under active development. Author  :   Tim Wigmore Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * * *
Paediatric Guidelines (Data) 254Kb	The Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children is one of the top paediatric units in the UK.  This series of guidelines was issued to help junior medical staff deal with common paediatric problems and emergencies. Author  :  Compiled by Dr Mary Claire McGovern. Converted by  :   Dr Shane McKee Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * * *
Paediatric Database (Tomeraider) 1.5Mb	A comprehensive database of over 500 paediatric diseases.  There is information on incidence, prevalence, symptoms, diagnosis, management and treatment of each disease.  Written by Canadian paediatrician Dr. Alan Gandy.  It's in TomeRaider format. Author  :  Alan Gandy Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * *
Eponyms Database (Tomeraider) 92Kb	A collection of Medical Eponyms.  In TomeRaider format. Author  :   Alistair Bolt Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * *
Diagnostic Databook (Tomeraider) 76Kb	An excellent Differential Diagnosis Database for your pocket.  Using the speed of TomeRaider this little gem will assist you in coming to that difficult diagnosis, especially for the more obscure areas. Author  :   Gordon Herd Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * *
Abbrev5 (Data) 52Kb	A very detailed Psion database of all the Medical Abbreviations you can think of, plus many ones you've never heard of as well. Author  :   Horace Plotkin Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * *
Acronyms (Data) 36Kb	Another detailed Psion database of the Medical Abbreviations.  Converted from a Psion Series 3 version. Author  :   Gareth Wild Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * *
ICD-9 (Data) 650Kb	A Psion database of all the ICD9 Diagnostic & Procedure Codes.  Very handy for you US people!  Contains descriptions of thousands of codes, and is completely searchable.  Never be stuck for a 5 digit code again. Author  :   World Health Organisation Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * *
BUPA Codes (Data) 37Kb	The BUPA Orthopaedic Codes, kindly provided by Steve Krikler. Author  :   Steve Krikler Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * * *
Morbid Gene Map (Data) 156Kb	A data file of all the currently known disease-causing genes!  Amaze your colleagues with your recollection that Skippy Syndrome is caused by mutations in KGR1 on chromosome 2q!  It was converted from its original format by Dr Shane McKee. Author  :   On-Line Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * * *
Anatomy (Data) 320Kb	Lots of Anatomy Information in Psion Data Format.  Not just for surgeons! Author  :   Len Funk Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * *
Muscles (Data) 49Kb	A comprehensive Database of Muscles, with their origins, insertions, path, nerve supply, action, etc...  Useful for medical students. Author  :   Jason Wolfe Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * * *
Fracture & Surgical Files (Data, Sketch, Word) 948Kb	A superb collection of word files with embedded pictures, drug database and muscle database.  Extremely well put together and very comprehensive.  A must if you are a medical student or training surgeon. Author  :   Daniel Bothma Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * * *
Orthopaedic Database (Data) 333Kb	Everything an orthopaedic surgeon needs to know, and more!  200K of useful medical reference information on your Psion. Author  :   Len Funk Website  :   Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * * *
Orth (App) 90Kb	This is a standalone program which will provide easy access to a huge number of Orthopaedic and Fracture Classification Schemes, and to a number of outcome scoring measures.  It is designed for the working Orthopaedic Surgeon, or any other healthcare professional working with Orthopaedic patients.  The program provides clear, easy and succinct descriptions of classifications.  Perfect for the Orthopaedic Trainee.  Matt's website is called PsiOrth. Author  :   Matt Fletcher Website  :   Licence  :  Shareware  (£20) Rating   :  * * * * *
Fracture (App) 30Kb	'Fracture' has been superseded by 'Orth' (see above) and is the building blocks from which 'Orth' was created.  It is a Classification Program which provides details of a large number of fracture classification systems which are in common and less common usage.  Sources are also quoted so you can look for further information if required.  It is a great help when you cannot remember that obscure system you were reading about the other week.  (Do you know the Bado Classification of Monteggia fracture dislocations?  If not, this is the program for you!). Author  :   Matt Fletcher Website  :   Licence  :  Shareware  (£10) Rating   :  * * * * *
AO Classify (App) 570Kb	Another program from that talented medical programmer Matt Fletcher.  This is what the Psion is designed for.  An easy reference program for the AO Classification of Long Bone Fractures.  This is ideal for Surgical Logbooks, Research and Audit; It makes the task of classifying fractures quick & easy. Author  :   Matt Fletcher Website  :   Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * * *
AO Fracture Classification (Data) 21Kb	Info about the AO Fracture Classification System.  Primarily of use to Orthopaedic and A&E doctors. Author  :   Len Funk Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * *
Cochrane Musculoskeletal Database (Data) 150Kb	A collection of Cochrane reviews relevant to musculoskeletal practice, in EPOC database format.  The Cochrane Musculoskeletal Library can be found here. Author  :   Len Funk Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * *
Operation Codes (Data) 36Kb	The full set of Orthopaedics and Trauma Codes from OPCS & SAC. Author  :   Len Funk Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * * *
DSM-IV Codes (Data) 20Kb	DSM-IV codes for the coding of psychiatric disorders. Author  :   American Psychiatric Association. Rating   :  * * * *
DSM-IV Criteria (Data) 261Kb	DSM-IV codes + Definitions for the coding of psychiatric disorders. This is a very comprehensive database full of lots of useful information. Author  :  American Psychiatric Association. Transcribed by  :   Allan Perry-Small Rating   :  * * * * *
Opthalmology Reference File (Word) 55Kb	A Psion Word file that helps in Planning Strabismus (Squint) Surgery. Author  :   John Ross Ainsworth Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * * *
Innere Medizin (Data) 131Kb	Für deutschen Artzen. Lots of German info here. Author  :   Pierre Branitzki Licence  :  Freeware / Frei Rating   :  * * * *
Clerk_Med (Word file) 30Kb	A simple medical clerking aide memoir, specifically aimed at medical students. Author  :   Jason Wolfe Website  :   Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * * *
Clinical Examination Guide (Word) 9Kb	A comprehensive list of schemes for examining different regions of the body.  It is primarily of use for those studying for the MRCS examinations, but will also be of use to Medical Students. Author  :   Matt Fletcher Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * *

Resus (Sheet) 3Kb	A spreadsheet of Resuscitation Drug Dosages for use in paediatric emergencies. Author  :   Shane McKee Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * *
Centiles (Sheet) 13Kb	A spreadsheet of Childhood Growth Centiles, including a Peak Flow estimator and a Body Surface Area calculator.  You can see the charts in Graph mode!  Very handy for the clinic. Author  :   Shane McKee Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * *
ObsCalc (Sheet) 3Kb	Spreadsheet for Calculating Due Dates for babies, gestations, etc.  Reinventing the obstetric wheel! Author  :   PJ Buxton Website  :   Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * * *
TPNCalc     (Sheet) 11Kb	A spreadsheet for Calculating Parenteral Nutrition Requirements for neonates in NICU.  Enter the weight, age, and fluids running etc, and TPNcalc will work out the baby's requirements.  Your local guidelines may vary!!  Feel free to modify this for your own use. Author  :   Shane McKee Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * *
Bilirub (Sheet) 9Kb	For neonatologists: Cut-off levels for phototherapy and exchange transfusion in neonatal jaundice.  Based on guidelines currently used in Belfast's Royal Maternity Hospital. Author  :   Shane McKee Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * *

Statistics (App)	If you are frequently using Statistical Functions and are not completely satisfied with the statistical capabilities of the Sheet application in Psion Series 5, then this is the right program for you.  With Statistics you can easily analyse your data.  PS: 'Statistics' is now Freeware. Author  :   Peter Csutora Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * *
Encrypt-It (App)	The ultimate Encryption Tool, providing tight data security.  Essential for keeping sensitive and confidential information secure on your palmtop.  It's fast, efficient, and allows you to launch encrypted files directly (decrypting automatically), and then re-encrypts them on closure.  What's more, it is fully compatible with Client_L / WardFive. Author  :   Peter Csutora / PocketIQ Licence  :  Shareware  (£16) Rating   :  * * * * * *
RMRZip (App)	A ZIP File Compressor / Extractor for EPOC.  You may need this for some of the files downloaded from this site, and it's also extremely useful for saving space on your EPOC device.  Highly recommended. Author  :   RMR Software / Serge Chestopalov Licence  :  Shareware  (£15 / $25)) Rating   :  * * * * * *
EBook (App)	Do you wish you'd bought a PalmPilot because of all the excellent reference files for it.  Well worry no more.  EBook is an Electronic Book (Etext) Viewer.  It supports Aportis (sometimes simply called DOCs) formatted documents as used on the PalmPilot and flat text documents.  The Aportis documents can be compressed or uncompressed and also contain bookmarks, although these are not read into the viewer as they are not portable between platforms. Author  :   Simon Quinn Website  :   Licence  :  Shareware  (£10 / $18) Rating   :  * * * * * *
TomeRaider (App)	TomeRaider is an application that allows you to View Specially Compressed TomeRaider Files.  It reads the files at incredible speed, whether they are small e-texts or 20 megabyte encyclopaedias.  The interface is very intuitive and easy to use.  There are a large number of free files available on the internet, with more on the way.  The TomeRaider files are very easy to make yourself, but you need the PC version of the program to do it. Author  :   Steve Jones Website  :   Licence  :  Shareware  (£15 / $20) Rating   :  * * * * *
PDF (App)	A PDF Reader for EPOC.  There are two versions : PDF is fine for viewing PDF documents alone.  If you need better graphics and font handling, along with the ability to print the document, you will need to buy the shareware version 'PDF+' from MBrain Software. Author  :   Sander van der Wal Licence  :  PDF  - GNU General Public Licence Licence  :  PDF+ - Shareware  ($22) Rating   :  * * * * *
Macro5 (App)	Create Macros to speed up any of your everyday Psion Tasks, including opening files etc...  This program is a must!  If you don't have it on your Psion, you're crazy. Author  :   Pascal Nicolas Website  :   Licence  :  SmilieWare :-) Rating   :  * * * * * *
Codex (App)	Codex is a Productivity Tool to Assist you in Entering Frequently Used Data.  A keypress brings up a listbox, regardless of which application you are running.  The user then selects an entry from the listbox and this is pasted automatically (with or without extra information) into your current foreground application.  The clipboard is left unchanged.  Its uses are many and varied and are only limited by your imagination.  To create your own Codex files, you will need Codexor (from the same author) which will allow you to create up to 50 records.  If you want more than 50 records, you will have to buy the registered version.  Less than 50 and it's free. Author  :   David Henshaw Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * * *
VRuler (App) 30Kb	A useful 'Virtual Ruler' for your Psion.  It is available from FatCatz, providers of excellent Psion Freeware & Shareware. Author  :   FatCatz Licence  :  Freeware Rating   :  * * * *
ETools (App) 108Kb	Engineering Tools - Useful for Biomechanics researchers. Author    :    DevRag Publisher  :   PocketIQ Licence  :  Shareware  (£16) Rating   :  * * * *
XTM PC Emulator (App)	DOS emulator for your EPOC machine!  It's slow-ish, but if you like running all those old 1980's PC DOS programs (and there are quite a few medical ones out there), then this could be the program for you! Author  :   NB Information Ltd Licence  :  Shareware  (£25) Rating   :  * * * * *

Do you know of any software you would like to see on this page?  Have you written any useful applications / databases / spreadsheets / etc?  Email me, and I'll try to include it.

Also: check out the Tips for Writing Medical Software contributed by Dr Shane McKee for info on how to make your program useful in a clinical setting.

Disclaimer

To the best of my knowledge, the information on this page (plus the associated files and links) is correct and up to date.  However, whilst I continually try to ensure accuracy, I cannot be held responsible in any way for any adverse consequences arising from the use of any of the information on this or any of the other pages.

The duty of care exists between Doctor and Patient, and it is up to you to ensure that what you do to your patients is in accordance with best practice, the current evidence base, local clinical guidelines, and your ethical obligations.

If you find any information on this page to be incorrect, please let me know, so that I can correct it.

The Data Protection Act

Be aware that in the UK the Data Protection Act covers all personal named information that may be kept on a computer, including your palmtop.  You are liable to nasty penalties if you do not comply with the Act's requirements.  To make sure you are registered to keep patient data on your palmtop, speak to your Trust's Data Protection Officer Today!

   Last Modified : 28th August 2001