Segment Note plug-in v 1.0for Palmedic v 2.xby J. Rick Adams, M.D. and JRAd consulting, Inc.Overview========The Segment Note plug-in expands Palmedic's note writing capabilities by breaking up a note into segments. Using a combination of methods (macros, handwriting recognition, Transcriptionist(TM), and special features like automatic import of a segment from a previous note (e.g., Physical Exam, Assessment)), a user automatically creates notes of any kind.Included templates demonstrate the power and flexibility of this new plug-in. A History and Physical template automatically loads the current medications, the past medical history, and procedure history. The Physical Exam section can be entered using Transcriptionist(TM), handwriting recognition, or pulled in from a previous segment note. Current laboratories are automatically entered into the note, and much more. A Progress Note template enters current medications, recent laboratories, current vital signs, and the previous note's physical exam and assessment. It like all other segment notes allows the entry of other segments using macros, handwriting recognition, or the Transcriptionist(TM) program. Other note templates are included as further example of what this new plug-in can do.The Segment Note plug-in allows for easy definition of custom templates so that one can easily and automatically write any sort of note.Requirements============Palmedic v 2.2 or greater (http://jrad.seagull.net)Plug-in Use===========Once loaded onto your Newton hand held computer, the Template Installer.pkg adds example calculation test templates to your Newton and deletes itself. The Segment Note plug-in adds its capabilities to Palmedic once loaded. This plug-in must remain on your Newton in order to be used. For further information, please see the full documentation which can be found at <http//:jrad.seagull.net/Palmedic/PlugIns.html>.Segment Note plug-in Distribution=================================The following items are distributed in the Segment Note plug-in package:SegmentNote.pi.pkg - the plug-inTemplate Installer.pkg - a package that adds segment note templates to your NewtonRead.Me - The file you are reading.Any redistribution of the package must contain all of the above in the same form in which they were originally distributed.History=======v 1.0	(6/6/98)¥ first public releaseHow To Contact the Author========================by email:	jrad@jrad.seagull.neton the WWW:	http://jrad.seagull.netby fax:	(616) 349-0991© 1998 JRAd consulting, Inc. All rights reserved. 6 June 1998.