Monday, June 1, 2009

PocketDoc for iPhone Helps Answer Common Medical Questions

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PEPID has released a new iPhone application designed to assist non-clinical laymen with medical issues, including information on drug interactions, first aid during an emergency, and other tools with quick access to what's important.

Features from the product page:

FIRST AID A comprehensive resource covering a spectrum of topics, from emergency situations to caring for family illnesses and injuries.

PREVENTION
Tips on how to keep your family safe, prevent injury and prepare for situations that may arise unexpectedly.

ILLUSTRATIONS
High-resolution images covering human anatomy, poisonous plants and animals, as well as preventative and procedural techniques such as basic life support.

DRUG GUIDE
A medications database which includes information about the storage, potential side effects and even the overdose management of your medications.

DRUG INTERACTIONS
A user-friendly tool for checking medication, herbal and food combinations for potentially harmful or dangerous interactions.

CALCULATORS
Metric conversion and medical calculators, including calculators for everything from body mass index and ideal weight, to the expected delivery date of your baby.

PLUS MORE
Other features include a medical and legal reference for topics such as living wills and patient bill of rights; a test results section containing information on common blood and screening tests; and a records tool for storing family information.

Product page: PocketDoc...

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