MEDICAL le da la bienvenida a Tryton !

Tenemos grandes noticias para los defensores del Software Libre !!

Hemos empezado a trabajar en la ampliación de MEDICAL en apoyo de Tryton ERP. Tryton es un ERP con una gran filosofía del Software Libre, no sólo por tener el código fuente libre si no también para tener una política de NO LOCK-IN. Esto es lo que vamos a conseguir:

 
- Libertad de elección: ahora el usuario tendrá total libertad en el Sistema Operativo, Base de Datos o ERP. El usuario podrá elegir entre OpenERP o Tryton.

- Upgrades Garantizados: MEDICAL debe basarse en una arquitectura que permita al usuario actualizar su infraestructura. Los usuarios y los centros de salud deben poder contar con las herramientas de actualización y documentación para actualizar el sistema operativo, base de datos y ERP sin costo si así lo desean. Es por eso que lo vemos en GNU / Linux, PostgreSQL y Tryton. Este esquema garantiza que el usuario final tenga la versión más actualizada de MEDICAL.

- Independencia del proveedor: Nosotros, como comunidad, para el futuro de MEDICAL (o de cualquier otra solución de software libre) no podemos depender de un único proveedor o de un grupo de proveedores. MEDICAL no pertenece a Thymbra. MEDICAL es parte de una organización sin fines de lucro: GNU Solidario, que no se puede comprar y no puede caer en manos de especuladores.

- Volver a las raíces: Tenemos que volver a los orígenes del software libre. Como ya he dicho, no se trata sólo de "código abierto", sino también de comunidad y ética.

Es por eso que ahora creo que tenemos el escenario perfecto para la libertad de elección, la independencia del proveedor, políticas de NO LOCK IN, comunidad y  evolución. Estos factores garantizan la continuidad de MEDICAL para la versión actual y para todas las próximas.

Por supuesto vamos a seguir desarrollando MEDICAL para que tenga la misma funcionalidad en todos los ámbitos (OpenERP, Tryton, GNU / Linux, FreeBSD ...).

Hoy es un gran día para MEDICAL y para el Software Libre !

MEDICAL Welcomes Tryton !!

From Luis Falcón's blog (http://meanmicio.blogspot.com)

I have great news for the Free Software advocates.

We have started working in extending MEDICAL to support the Tryton ERP. Tryton is a great ERP with a solid free software philosophy, not only for releasing the source code, but by having NO LOCK-IN policies. So this is what we will achieve

-  Freedom of choice : Now the user will have complete freedom in Operating System, Database or ERP . The user will be able to choose from OpenERP or Tryton.

- Guarantee Upgrades : MEDICAL must rely on an architecture that allows the user to upgrade their infrastructure. The users and health centers should have the upgrade tools and documentation to update the operating system, database and ERP at no cost if they choose to do. Today we see that concept in GNU/Linux, Postgresql and Tryton. This schema guarantees that the end user has the best and most updated MEDICAL version, as well as the underlining components.

In this sense, we, as a community, will always be vigilant to any lock-in strategy in the underlying software (operating system, database or ERP) that could compromise its sustainability.

Many organizations around the world have chosen MEDICAL to improve the lives of the underprivileged. This community keeps growing because not only because of its technical capabilities, but also because of the free software philosophy behind it.

- Vendor independence : We, as a community, can NOT depend on a single vendor or group of vendors for the future of MEDICAL (or any free software solution for that matter). MEDICAL does not belong to Thymbra. MEDICAL is part of a non-for-profit organization, GNU Solidario, which can not be bought or fall into speculators hands. MEDICAL is a public good.

- Back to the roots : We need to get back to the origins of Free Software. As I said, this is not about only "open source", but about community and ethics.

I believe that today we have the perfect scenario of freedom of choice, vendor independence, no lock-in policies of any type, community and evolution. These factors guarantee the sustainability of MEDICAL for the current and all the next installations around the world.
 
We will of course keep on developing MEDICAL so it will have the same functionality in all the environments (OpenERP, Tryton, GNU/Linux, FreeBSD...).

Today is a great day for MEDICAL and for Free Software.

MEDICAL: Tour Europeo

Estamos con un tour de MEDICAL por Europa y es un gran éxito!!

Mas información: http://medical.sourceforge.net

MEDICAL : Enhanced Neonatology and Newborn Identification

There is a new module for pediatrics, which will cover the existing neonatology and all the other pediatric information.

Newborn wristbands
To maximize security and identification of the newborn, MEDICAL assigns a newborn ID, and allows to print the four identification bands to place it on the baby and mother's wrists and ankles.



The identification band will have a unique barcode that can be checked by the institution security personnel at anytime.

New Pediatrics Module and enhanced Neonatology information

The new pediatrics module will cover the neonatal , infancy, toddler and teenage information.

The neonatology process has been extensively revised, with many new indicators and functionality, such as :

• Multiple APGAR tests
• Automatic APGAR score
• Newborn reflexes, 
• Improved sign and symptoms
• New newborn tests

The antenatal information and the puerperium remains in the gynecology / obstetrics module.

You can check the new functionality in the development version. Please test it and let us know your suggestions !

About Medical

Medical is a free (GPL license), centralized Health and Hospital Information System for OpenERP that provides the following functionality :

• Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Hospital Information System (HIS)
• Health Information System

Medical is part of GNU Solidario ( http://gnusolidario.org/en ) . GNU Solidario is a NGO that delivers education and health solutions with free software.

Main site : http://medical.sf.net

Governments hosting Medical through their portals :

• European Commission (EU) , OSOR : http://medical.forge.osor.eu

• Brazil: Portal do Software Público Brasileiro (SPB) : http://www.softwarepublico.gov.br/dotlrn/clubs/medicalbr