Palm/Handheld Support Center

Recommended PalmOS Applications

MEDICAL - Calculators | Drug References | General References | Journal Content | Patient Tracking
UTILITIES - Database Applications | Doc Readers | General Utilities | Printing

Last updated: June 2005

MEDICAL APPLICATIONS

Program	Platform	Fee?	Comments
Archimedes		FREE!	Includes 70 formulas that can be accessed alphabetically, by specialty, or based on history.
MedCalc		FREE!	Includes formulas such as: A-a gradient, Anion gap, Cardiac Output.
MedMath		FREE!	Includes formulas such as: A-a gradient, Henderson-Hasselbach, BMI, Creatinine Clearance.
MentSTAT 1.0		FREE!	A small (8kb) program to calculate a mini-mental score.
PregCalc Pro		$24.95	Full-featured obstetrical calculator.

Drug References

Program	Platform	Fee?	Comments
Jefferson Hospital Formulary- via TJU Hospital Intranet		FREE!	Acccess requires campus Master Network computer or Remote Login Account Optional inclusion of Drug Facts A-Z
ePocrates Rx 6.0		FREE!	A must-have! One of the best medical pharmacology programs available. Rx 6.0 version is free.
ePocrates Rx 6.0 Pro		$59.99/yr. $99.99/2yrs.	ePocrates Pro version includes alternative meds, ePocrates qID (infectious disease program) tables, and MedMath.
Johns Hopkins Antibiotics Guide (ABX)		FREE!	Point-of-care version of their Web database of the same name. Includes diagnostic and etiologic information.
Clinical Xpert (formerly mobileMICROMEDEX)		FREE! (to Jeffersonians)	Excellent drug reference program from the company that provides MICROMEDEX, the leading drug database.

General References

Program	Platform	Fee?	Comments
Anatomy		$20 (FREE Demo)	Quick reference anatomy program with editable notes.
C-tools 2.0		FREE!	The American Cancer Society compiled this collection of applications related to the diagnosis and treatment of Cancer. Includes a screening tool, a skin cancer tool, drug dosing and BMI calculators and a number of information resource programs.
Diagnosaurus		FREE!	A basic-level differential diagnosis tool.
Eponyms		FREE!	Over 1400 medical eponyms at your fingertips.
EZTNM for the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual		$39.95	This software not only provides Cancer staging for 50 different anatomical sites, but also allows for some patient tracking information. It can also be bundled with the AJCC Cancer Staging Handbook or the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual.
MDC Mobile: Pocket Consult (available via MD Consult)		FREE! ( to Jeffersonians)	MDC Mobile allows for a pathway back to MD Consult for additional content. Initiate searches and run them after synchronizing with MD Consult. Receive Daily news updates, weekly drug updates and access to journal abstracts.
MedRules 3.3		FREE!	Award-winning application of clinical prediction rules that takes up 348kb of memory.
Shots 2005		FREE!	A quick reference guide to the 2005 Childhood Immunization Schedule, and the 2004-2005 Adult Immunization Schedule.
Wiser		FREE!	WISER (Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders) is a PDA application for individuals who respond to hazardous materials incidents. The National Library of Medicine developed this resource to assist first responders in identifying unknown substances, protecting themselves and containment of contaminants.

Journal Content

Program	Platform	Fee?	Comments
AvantGo		FREE!	One of the best mobile internet programs available. Download NEJM, JAMA, and even CNN.com content, to your Palm.
JournalstoGo		FREE!	Free program that uploads abstracts from popular medical journals onto your Palm. Earn "clinical rewards" toward free journal subscriptions, as well.
MDC Mobile: Pocket Consult (available via MD Consult)		FREE! ( to Jeffersonians)	Jefferson's subscription to MD Consult includes MDC Mobile for medical news, drug updates, and journal abstracts on your PDA. Record, store and initiate searches on MD Consult from your handheld.
Plucker		FREE!	The Open Source project's answer to AvantGo. Can convert any webpage or text file into a Plucker file.

Patient Tracking

Program	Platform	Fee?	Comments
Patient Keeper Personal		$39.50 FREE Demo with registration	Patient tracking program for the PalmOS that can transmit wireless patient information. There are commercial versions also available on an institutional basis.
WardWatch Standard		FREE Demo $15 - student $19 - all others	Patient tracking program available in a standard version or in a deluxe version ($39 for students/$59 all others) that includes a desktop companion. Prices include free upgrades and email support for 1 year. Based in Australia.

UTILITIES

Program	Platform	Fee?	Comments
HandDBase		$29.99+ (FREE Demo)	Award-winning Palm database program.
JFile		$24.95 (FREE Demo)	User-friendly database program.
TealInfo	OS 5	$16.95 (FREE Demo)	Database program including preinstalled tip calculator, checkbook and metric conversions.

Doc Readers

Program	Platform	Fee?	Comments
CSpotRun		FREE!	One of the best free document readers. Written with open source.
Mobipocket Reader Standard		FREE !	Allows you to read document on your handheld or smartphone. This is the document reader that is automatically installed with Mobile MD Consult.
Mobipocket Reader Professional		$19.95	All the same functionality as the standard reader, but allows for customization of the interface; change orientation, customize toolbar, annotate, etc… Compare
iSilo		$19.99 (FREE Demo)	Good text reader for the PalmOS. Can read AportisDoc files, Web pages and more.

General Utilities

Program	Platform	Fee?	Comments
Adobe Acrobat Reader		FREE!	Allows you to read .pdf files on your PDA for free.
Cipher		FREE!	Allows you to easily encrypt sensitive data or passwords.
Firepad Picture Viewer		$29.95 (FREE Demo)	View image files, videos, & maps on your PDA. Lots of medical image files available for this format.
LockMe!		FREE!	Locks your Palm after a specified period of time. Handy if your PDA is lost or stolen. Written with open source.
TealLock		$19.95 (FREE Demo)	Good encryption/security program.
TinySheet		$29.95 (FREE Demo)	Premier spreadsheet program for PalmOS. Can sync your desktop's Excel with your palmtop computer.

Printing

Program	Platform	Fee?	Comments
PalmPrint 4.1		$39.96 (FREE Demo)	The #1 commercially available printing software for your palm. It can use infared, bluetooth, or serial port technology.
TealPrint	OS 5	$19.95 (FREE Demo)	Pint files from your Palm to your desktop printer.

*JEFFLINE appreciates the assistance of Jonathan Fenkel, JMC '04, with the original development of this list.