MEDICAL MULTIMEDIA GROUP




Randale C. Sechrest, MD
308 Louisiana Avenue
Libby, MT   59923
(406) 293-6262       FAX (406) 293-7652	   CSERVE 71131,602




Medical Multimedia Group is an association of health care providers 
involved in developing unique computer applications for enhancing the 
efficiency of the practicing physician.  Our efforts are directed 
towards the aspects of medical care that involve the collection, 
assimilation, and dessimination of information that will ultimately 
be used to care for patients.

Members of Medical Multimedia Group are currently actively involved 
with the development of an integrated healthcare network for the 
State of Montana.  Our goal is to provide access to telecommunications 
technology for the practicing rural physician, in order to promote 
information exchange, continuing medical education, and clinical 
consultation via computer link.  We are particularly interested in 
medical image acquisition and transmission via computer, and promoting 
the use of image transmission to enhance the effectiveness of 
telecommunication technology.  To meet these goals, we are developing 
low cost solutions for image acquisition and transmission from a host 
of sources; including radiaological data, videoarthroscopes, and  
videolaproscopes.


Patient Education is the major interest and focus with members of 
Medical Multimedia Group at present.  Computer-based patient education 
is a relatively new concept that we are sure will prove to be more 
effective and efficient than traditional mediums.  We are developing 
software for patient education utilizing the computers unique ability 
to combine graphics, animation and text in a multimedia presentation.  
These presentations attempt to educate patients in a wide variety of 
common disease processes, and will incorporate the concept of documented 
informed consent for surgical procedures;  utilizing the computer to 
inform, test, and document the patient's knowledge of certain routine 
procedures prior to surgery.    

Continuing Medical Education for physicians and allied healthcare personnel 
is also a high priority for Medical Multimedia Group.  We currently have 
several projects in development that utilize the evolving tools of multimedia 
in CME.



Software Availability 

Medical Multimedia Group currently has developmental versions of patient 
education software available for review.  Topics include Carpal Tunnel 
Syndrome (including a documented informed consent module), and Back Pain.  
A third topic, Shoulder Problems, is nearly complete. 


Hardware Requirements

Patient education software designed by Medical Multimedia Group requires 
an MS-DOS computer with a 286, 386, or 486 processor.  We highly recommend 
a 386SX, or better processor.  In addition, the programs require a display 
adapter and monitor that are capable of displaying 640X480 resolution in 
256 colors, and a microsoft compatible mouse. 


Consultation

Medical Multimedia Group is available for consultative services and will 
be happy to discuss the development of software presentations tailored to 
the specific needs of your practice situation.