dFinder ("Newton Drug Finder")		page 1
)Copyright 1994, Ted Wei, Jr.		version 1.01d


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("Newton Drug Finder")
version: 1.12

By: Ted Wei, Jr., M.D.
Tulane University School of Medicine


THIS PROGRAM IS NOT TO BE DISTRIBUTED ELECTRONICALLY OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF THE AUTHOR.  ALL ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION MEANS EITHER COMMERCIAL OR FREE ACCESS (INTERNET) MUST REQUEST FOR PERMISSION BEFORE THIS SOFTWARE IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.


Disclaimer:
Run this software at your own risk!  This program is provided for educational purposes only, sample drugs and drug data included in the drugSoup have been provided to show the functionality of dFinder.  The author makes no claims to the accuracy of the information and thus the data should not be used for actual patient management.  I take no responsibility for the drug information provided.  Recheck all data with appropriate text.  This program and related files may not be separated or distributed by floppy or by any other commercial means without the written consent of the author.  


Requirements:
Connection Kit or Other form of transfer
Storage card! at least 1Meg
Newton Message Pad Classic/100/110 or Sharp ExpertPad


1) -->Install Drug soup by loading and running the soup program and tapping the install button

2) -->Run dFinder

3) -->You can conserve memory by deleting the Soup Utility after installing the drugSoup.

4) -->Reset the Newton just to clear memory! (If you haveproblems)

INSTRUCTIONS:

List Screen:

Upon starting the program you are faced with a list of drugs (if you properly installed the drugSoup).  To display a particular drug information, just tap on the drug, or navigate up and down the list by tapping on the appropriate arrow on the lower portion of the Newton.


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You can also enter new drug information by tapping on the New button on the lower left portion of the screen.  This will bring you into the Rx Editor where you can enter drug information which you desire.  You also have the option of tapping on the About box which will display information about the program, its author, and the current version number.







Drug Display Screen:


After selecting a drug, you get a display screen with functions as seen in figure 2.1.


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fig 2.1


Tap on the Routing Button to get the window pictured below.  Here you can choose between three tasks.  You can Either Edit the current drug information, Delete the current drug information or enter a New drug entry.  Just tap on a selection, or tap on another part of the screen to cancel.


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fig 2.2


In the drug  display mode, the navigation tools take on  special functions.


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fig 2.3


	Up-arrow: 	this allows one to view drug information on a drug that preceded 						the currently displayed drug.  You will hear a system beep when you 					reach the top of the list.

  	Overview:	This returns you to the List Display of the drug database available

	Down-arrow:	Similar to the up arrow, but displays the next drug.

The direction arrows will navigate alphabetically up and down, depent on whether you are viewing the drug list by Trade Name or Generic Name.




%One soup (database) is provided for evaluation . This is not a complete database. 	

	Contact the author for the following databases.
		General Medicine Soup -	$25
		Ophthalmology -		$15


A Note From the Author
This project was an accumulation of many hours of trying to learn how to program in NTK.  As a fourth year medical student, I was influenced by a need for a quick drug reference during my rotation in outpatient medicine at Touro Infirmary, New Orleans, Louisiana.  I wanted something quick and dirty, something that showed me what the drug was and some condensed information.  If I want to know the whole biochemical mechanism, I'd look on a CD-ROM!!  Initial versions were ambitious but too slow in the real world. After many comments and brain sessions with my cohorts Darwin Liao, M.D. & Shirley Chen (T4), I refined the initial idea to what you see here.  I hope you find this application helpful.  Remember, the drugs that are included on the shareware application were chosen arbitrarily. 


This is distributed under the Honorware/Shareware system.  If you find this software useful please register by sending $10 to the address below.  This registers you for the current and any future versions of dFinder.

All comments / suggestions / requests welcomed.  
Please E-mail or snail mail to

Ted Wei, Jr.
2001 Oak Creek Rd #F339
River Ridge, LA 70123

AOL: MedMac
Internet: 	MedMac@aol.com
	twei@tmcpop.tmc.tulane.edu

I'm also interested in where this program ends up, so E-mail me, even just to say HELLO!
This project was neither endorsed nor supported by Tulane Medical School.


History:
9/1/93		- Started project, ver 0.01a
10/5/93	- Figured out soups and Edit function
		- Implemented List Function
11/23/93	- version 0.50' completed
		- Added routing functions for New, Edit, Delete.
11/30/93	- Version 0.90' first released to general public!
12/9/93	- ver. 0.95' released, interm bug fix
1/6/94		- ver 1.00
		- added soup category
1/22/94 	- ver 1.01 released with updated drugSoup
		- First release version of dFinder
1/29/94	- ver 1.01d with error detection
6/6/94		- ver 1.12 fixed 110 compatibility problem, minor code revision for speed


Future:
stream line existing code
Multiple soup access
Beaming, printing, E-mail.
Newton Intelligence
Meta Soups

Thanks to all the Beta-testers, and all those who gave me suggestions and comments on dFinder.  Like fine wine, this software package will improve with age and only with your support, both through ideas, and supporting shareware!

Thanks to all 5 of you that sent in the registration fee.  



)Copyright 1994, Ted Wei, Jr.
Newton, Newton Tool Kit,  Newton Icons, Newton Intelligence are copyright Apple Computer Inc. other mentioned products are copyright by their respective companies.


dFinder ("Newton Drug Finder") Registration Form

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2001 Oak Creek Rd. #F339
River Ridge, LA 70123

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								quantity	        total
	Registration for dFinder ver 1.12:		$10					
	General Medicine Soup:			$25					
	Ophthalmology Soup:			$15													Shipping:	$5.00
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