James: We have the Magic version of Picis' Medsurg product. It has met all of our actual needs. It has fallen short of some perceived needs. For example, there is a perception that the Block Scheduling Utilization reports are not accurate. Actually, they are very accurate if you set up your dictionaries correctly. However, our understaffed and under trained implementation has translated into a negative perception. Our next biggest perception problem is the Magic character based user interface. People really believe that we are running a PC-DOS application based on the interface. Of course, the same goes for all our Meditech applications. Picis' help desk has been responsive. The documentation is outdated, and that is a real issue. However, it is a small one as the changes are not great. I should say that the reporting in general would not meet our needs if we hadn't insisted on getting MSM's data repository feeds as a condition of sale. I highly recommend that condition if you choose this product. Thomas Stephen Laxar Coordinator, Hospital Information Systems Children's Hospital Oakland 510-428-3833 [EMAIL PROTECTED] The email message (and any attachments) is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. 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Weighing the value of integration and a typically low cost of ownership of the Meditech app against an app with greater functionality and a more up to date user interface is not an easy task. We need to be careful in our decision making process to be objective basing a decision on application functionality and economics involving staff to assure buy in for a successful roll out. Any information related to experiences, tools or data used that you felt were valuable would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.... Jim Flood IS Applications Manager Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center 315-393-8880 x5281 [EMAIL PROTECTED] This e-mail and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail, delete this e-mail and destroy any copies. 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