Abstract: A method of remotely presenting and selling visual media to a customer comprises steps of participating in a remote oral communication session with the customer and altering at least a portion of what the customer is able to view on a visual display device during the oral communication session. The visual media preferably comprises images of persons or pets that are familiar to the customer.

Abstract: A system and method to manage information relating to patients in a hospital environment. The system includes a plurality of information processing systems for processing information relating to a patient in the hospital, with each of the information processing systems being associated with a discrete hospital function. One or more portable data terminals for receipt and transmission of information relating to the patient are further provided. A control server is provided to communicate with each of the information processing systems and the portable data terminals, for transfer of information relating to the patient between the information processing systems and the portable data terminal.