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'''MEDITECH''' has a pathology module. In three words, it is ''needs a re-write''.
'''MEDITECH''' is an old electronic health record program that is used widely and has a pathology module.  
 
==Look & feel==
The interface has some likeness to the a DOS graphical interface, as was seen in the 1990s.<ref>URL: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Norton_Utilities_6.01_UI.png http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Norton_Utilities_6.01_UI.png]. Accessed on: 5 October 2013.</ref>
Tasks, such as printing, may be quite complicated (see below). Getting information out of MEDITECH can be challenging.<ref>URL: [http://www.releases.gov.nl.ca/releases/2010/health/0324n04.htm http://www.releases.gov.nl.ca/releases/2010/health/0324n04.htm]. Accessed on: 5 October 2013.</ref>
 
The user experience may leave one wanting.<ref>URL: [https://www.klasresearch.com/Store/ReportDetail.aspx?Productid=877 https://www.klasresearch.com/Store/ReportDetail.aspx?Productid=877]. Accessed on: 5 October 2013.</ref>


==Usage tips - basics==
==Usage tips - basics==
These tips apply only the local install.  Configurations may vary substantially.  
Configurations may vary substantially; the below may not apply in all work environments.  


===Accessing the pathology ''enter findings'' screen===
===Accessing the pathology ''enter findings'' screen===
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*''F9'' displays a menu of options.
*''F9'' displays a menu of options.


===Accessing a case===
====Accessing a case====
Enter:
Enter:
*''XXYYYYY''
*''XXYYYYY''
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*''SU17877''
*''SU17877''


====Searching for cases by name====
=====Searching for cases by name=====
Enter:
Enter:
*''LASTNAME,FIRSTNAME''
*''LASTNAME,FIRSTNAME''
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Note:
Note:
*A space cannot appear after the comma, i.e. it is "SMITH,JOHN" ''not'' "SMITH, JOHN".
*A space cannot appear after the comma, i.e. it is "SMITH,JOHN" ''not'' "SMITH, JOHN".
=====Access by ''Batch Sign Out''=====
*''22. Batch Sign Out''
**Enter ".SEL" into the box to the right of "Select" and press return.
***Scan specimen with barcode reader and press return.
****Click on the small box to the left of the "Specimen #" and a small check mark should appear.
*****Enter 'r' in the box to the left of "Function" and press return.
=====Searching for cases by MCP number=====
Enter:
*"#123456789012"
Where: ''123456789012'' is the MCP number.


===Re-assigning a case===
===Re-assigning a case===
====EH====
*1. LAB.GHC.
*1. LAB.GHC.
**14. PTH REQUISITION MENU.
**14. PTH REQUISITION MENU.
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****Enter '';su12345'', where ''12345'' is the surgical number.
****Enter '';su12345'', where ''12345'' is the surgical number.
*****Delete the initials in the ''Assign To'' box and enter the initials of the new pathologist.
*****Delete the initials in the ''Assign To'' box and enter the initials of the new pathologist.
====HHSC====
*Enter case.
**(Right) Ctrl -> 6 Edit Assign To -> F9 -> select 'DELETE' (for person case assigned to) -> (type in new provider) 'Assign To' -> F12 (to save).
===Change specimen label===
:AKA change ''Source of Specimen'' information - what the submitting MD wrote on the requisition for specimen/location.
*Select ''22. Process Specimen Batch'' from ''Findings Entry Menu''.
*Enter ''.SEL'' in box next to ''Select''.
*Enter case number.
*Click on small box beside the case number and a check mark should appear.
*Enter ''ER'' (for ''edit requisition'') in the box beside ''Function''.


===[[Clinical history]]===
===[[Clinical history]]===
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Note:
Note:
*"PCI" seems to be ''patient care information''.
*"PCI" seems to be ''patient care information''.
====Medical imaging====
====Medical imaging - EH====
*"Diagnostic Imaging" = older reports.
*"Diagnostic Imaging" = older reports.
*"DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING Reports" = recent reports.
*"DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING Reports" = recent reports.
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Note:
Note:
*These categories should really be merged. It speaks volumes that they aren't.
*These categories should really be merged. It speaks volumes that they aren't.
====Laboratory data====
====Laboratory data - HHSC====
=====Flow cytometery results=====
*Laboratory Data.
**CELL MARKERS.
 
====Laboratory data - EH====
=====CA-125=====
=====CA-125=====
*Laboratory Data.
*Laboratory Data.
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**HORMONE CHEMISTRY.
**HORMONE CHEMISTRY.


=====TTG=====
=====[[TTG]]=====
*Laboratory Data.
*Laboratory Data.
**RENAL LAB Summary.
**RENAL LAB Summary.
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*Laboratory Data.
*Laboratory Data.
**RENAL LAB Summary.
**RENAL LAB Summary.
=====Helicobacter pylori serology=====
*Laboratory Data.
**REFERRED SEROLOGY
***H PYLORI IgG.
====Discharge summaries====
*Ctrl-2 (PCI).
**Medical Record Forms.
***DISCHARGE DOCUMENTATION.


===Editing===
===Editing===
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====Canned text====
====Canned text====
Insert canned text:
*F4.
**Enter abbreviation for canned text, e.g. ''pseen'', then press ''Enter''.
Example:
*F4 -> type ''HER'' -> press ''F9'' -> select ''12'' ("HER2M3").
=====Editing=====
*''1. LAB.GHC'' to enter lab component.
*''1. LAB.GHC'' to enter lab component.
**''10. FINDINGS ENTRY'' to find cases.
**''51. DICTIONARIES''.
***''51. DICTIONARIES''.


Enter/edit:
Enter/edit:
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*Ask other user to exit case.
*Ask other user to exit case.
*Call help desk - ''1950''.
*Call help desk - ''1950''.
====''MEDITECH WORKSTATION CONNECTIONS''====
Things to try:
*Check network cable.
*Confirm network connection working, e.g. go to ''Google'' home page with web browser.
*Re-boot.


===Printing===
===Printing===
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#Enter ''HSC-LAB-P09'' and hit enter.
#Enter ''HSC-LAB-P09'' and hit enter.
#*Alternate printer ''HPATH-P2''.
#*Alternate printer ''HPATH-P2''.
Note:
*The last two steps at SJ: enter ''P.FINAL'' instead of ''all a'', and ''PSJHLAB5'' for the (cytology) printer.
====IHC====
Format:
*''P-IHC''.
Printer:
*''P-IHC''.
====Ancillary tests====
Format:
*''P.ANC''.
Printer:
*''PSJ1617''.
====Check whether something has printed====
*22. Process Specimen Batch.
**Enter ''.BAT'' into the box next to "Select".
***Press ''F9''.


===Sign-out===
===Sign-out===
*Enter "F" in box "Type"
*Enter "F" in box "Type"
*Hit return - it then fills in the METITECH ID and name.
*Hit return - it then fills in the MEDITECH ID and name.
*Change Status "Y".
*Change Status "Y".
*Pop-up appears - choose first option ("File").
*Pop-up appears - choose first option ("File").
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*[[Informatics]].
*[[Informatics]].
*[[Softpath]].
*[[Softpath]].
==References==
{{Reflist|2}}


==External links==
==External links==
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