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Torex Health (previously AAH Meditel) System 5 have been using problem orientated records since 1988, and since that time other primary care system suppliers in the UK have followed on. Are you referring in your original query to problem orientated records on paper, which are much more problematical (no pun intended). Robert Dr Robert Treharne Jones GP and Trainer, Walnut Lodge, Torquay Medical Consultant, Torex Health [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: Saturday, July 15, 2000 10:29 Subject: Problem Orientated Medical Records >Having practised physiotherapy for the last 5 years in many different >environments I have yet to come anyone who uses POMR as it was taught to me >during my training, and as I believe it was originally intended. I >understand a major objection to using this method of medical record is the >length of time it takes, however I have a suspicion that many people (myself >included) object on this ground as they haven't given themselves time to >master the method and become proficent and efficient in its use. My mind is >attracted to the logical nature of POMR and I would like to think there is >light at the end of the tunnel in taking the time to master it and that I >could expect to use it in a working environment. Does anyone on the list >have some success stories in their use of POMR! I would love to hear them. > >Stewart Harrison >Physiotherapist >UK > %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%