Junior Doctor

A junior doctor on a medical rotation in a busy hospital

Keeping my patient list

'MedicMate is ideal for maintaining my patient list including demographic details, ward location, problem lists and jobs. It excels in maintaining an interactive, dynamic, continually evolving patient list which contrasts to the static nature of paper patient lists. MedicMate provides a viable and exciting alternative to my paper list which usually ends up on a patient's bed, on the floor, accidentally filed somewhere in some patient's notes or in the washing machine.'

Managing my patients

'MedicMate helps me track my patients' problems and jobs. As the patient journey progresses I can build-up a record of all completed jobs and test results which I can access on demand. The ability to search for jobs helps me expedite jobs efficiently.'

'I can create customizable frequently used jobs which are specific to my work practice. Jobsets provide an original and highly effective method of grouping a number of jobs under a single heading (for example 'haematinic screen').'

'It was easy to add national and local guidelines in the Medical Jotter. I can access these from within the program whenever and wherever I need them, including at the bedside.'

Handover

'I can wirelessly handover patients to a colleague's device or even print a handover list. The handover module ensures that continuity of care is not compromised in this era of shift-work and multidisciplinary team management.'

On the ward round

'The split-screen and quick entry methods mean I can view, add and amend patient information even on the quickest of consultant ward rounds.'

On call

'MedicMate excels in helping me manage my acute on-calls. I can keep track of which patients are expected and log both problem lists and jobs while the shift progresses. At the end of the on-call shift I can wirelessly handover or instantly print a list of all the patients which were admitted.'

In clinic

'I can keep track of my clinic list and log any jobs which need to be followed up after clinic.'

On-board switchboard

'Having an on-board list of telephone extensions and aircalls saves me having to search for a ward directory or calling the hospital switchboard. The directory is fully searchable and I can even search by telephone extension to find out who is aircalling me!'

Education

'I use MedicMate to log all my procedures and interesting patients which is useful for the appraisal process. I also keep useful lists such as my teaching timetable with alarm reminders to ensure I don't miss a session!'

Whether you are a doctor, nurse, physiotherapist or other allied healthcare professional, MedicMate is a trusty digital toolkit to help survive the challenge of delivering efficient and safe practice in a rapidly changing environment.