The United Kingdom has not adopted a HIPAA "like" policy that protects patient privacy and, as a matter of fact, the UK does not feel the same need for privacy and other human rights that the US embraces (we had a war over this, remember?). Remember the prank call where the radio show host posing as the Queen called the hospital for info on the pregnant Kate, wife of prince William? That ended with a suicide and some firings. In the US, that would have ended, at worse, with the firing of the person that divulged the info. More than likely, the "queen" would have been informed she needed to prove her identity and ask Kate to be added to the disclosure list signed by Kate. And while we're on the subject, your private (or public) insurance provider has TONS of information on you (diagnosis, meds, treatments). Be aware of when you assign rights for others to see your Protected Health Information (PHI). If someone gets your info in the US without permission, warrant, or, in an emergent setting, REPORT THEM! (and then sue). Sorry, we have a great system here in the US, but we all need to make it work and quit complaining.

And this research was funded by a generous grant from Starbucks? Spaceports in zero-g with a kiosk for my triple venti mocha while I wait for the flight to Mars. Now on to the baking dilemma.

As a nation, we have systematically dismantled our mental health system. Now we are all victims of our on fiscal insanity. Under stress, people that are not entirely stable, crack. No where to turn due to reduced services to the community. And this is what happens again and again.

BFA and MFA with 20+ years in the supplier side of healthcare software and hardware field. 5 years as a DOD contractor/support specialist with no military experience. But times were different then.
Yes, you can get in and once you have the experience, your set. BUT why bother? Programming is a "rock pit" in most companies. Sales staff move to management. With a Psych major AND a background in software, you should be able to get in and go up. I think even kamelkev would agree that's a better fit for you.

Reminds me of something: now what was that... There's a Danish researcher and a goose, an older scientist and his young apprentice and a rich lady in pink stretch pants. Are we sure this wasn't an announcement from Disney studios?

While seeing the closest is a tempting thought experiment, it may not be a practical solution for your actual workday (nearest printer may be low on toner, you may want these results in someone else's hands, etc). I'd still recommend what we do in our hospital by setting the shared device name with a zone number to indicate where it is. Your idea would be a great application for an RFID system with a map feature. Anyone have an idea with an existing app?

After 20 years of complaining, developing creative strategies, and watching my blood pressure rise, I finally came to the realization this week that in my town I WILL NEVER GO TO A MOVIE THEATER WHERE SOMEONE DOES NOT TALK DURING THE ENTIRE FILM. Objective proof: Only myself and ONE other person seated 10 rows behind during a showing of "Marilyn & Me" that laughed and talked to her imaginary companion the entire time. One of us was clinically insane and I can only suppose it was me for paying 8 bucks. Roger, Please ask the management to install a mute button for the audience.

If you schools are bad: 1) DON"T RE-ELECT ANYONE to local positions that influence school policy and tell them why. 2)GO TO SCHOOL meetings, board meetings, PTA meetings and enlist help from other parents. 3)VOLUNTEER at a school. We have excellent, nationally rated schools in our area because we, as a community, have refused to give up the arts and classical studies, and we don't make concessions to fascists (right and left wing), status quo apathy, and realize that most administrators would starve if they had to get a real job. I agree with your comments about tenure and unions, but first, please god, TAKE YOUR COMMUNITY BACK! Pardon the rant.