Abstract: A bioerodible endoprosthesis erodes to a desirable geometry that can provide, e.g., improved mechanical properties or degradation characteristics.

Abstract: A method and system for facilitating activity scheduling for a patient including the steps of providing an interface device for checking a patient in at the facility, receiving identifying information for the patient, identifying currently scheduled appointments for the patient where the currently scheduled appointments are associated with currently scheduled appointment activities, identifying at least one additional unscheduled activity for the patient in addition to the currently scheduled appointment activities, identifying at least one suggested appointment schedule including at least one open time slot during which the patient may complete the additional unscheduled activity and the currently scheduled appointment activities and presenting the at least one suggested appointment schedule to the patient.

Abstract: A system and method for searching for and scheduling appointments in a health care environment. The present invention is a computerized searching and scheduling system and method for scheduling appointments. The computerized searching and scheduling system and method comprises a plurality of search definitions for defining a plurality of standard searches based on health care provider pools, date offsets and time ranges. The plurality of search definitions define a plurality of appointment visits that are available for scheduling appointments. The computerized searching and scheduling system and method further comprises a plurality of scheduling algorithms for determining a scheduling solution based on parameters and rules by visit type, procedure, providers, and/or resources. Execution of the plurality of search algorithms provides a plurality of available appointment time options for selection in scheduling an appointment.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for use with a resource scheduling system that includes a schedule that associates resource time slots with scheduled client matters and associates scheduled recall procedures with schedule times, each scheduled recall procedure for generating at least one recall notice at a corresponding schedule time indicating a possible client matter to be scheduled, each of the scheduled client matters and scheduled recall procedures being a scheduled item, the schedule including scheduled item information associated with each of the scheduled items, the method for facilitating schedule management and comprising the steps of receiving recall information for a possible recall procedure that may be scheduled, comparing the received recall information with at least a subset of the scheduled item information to identify at least one scheduled item that may be related to the possible recall procedure and performing a scheduling process as a function of the at least one identified scheduled item.

Abstract: A method and apparatus or use with at least one resource associated with resource clients according to a schedule wherein the schedule indicates association of the resource with specific clients during time slots, the method for scheduling client association of the at least one resource and comprising the steps of specifying at least a first set of client characteristics, identifying at least a first schedule time slot during which resource association should be limited to clients having the first set of characteristics and restricting association of clients with the at least a first schedule time slot as a function of client characteristics and the first set of characteristics.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for use with a processor, a database and an interface including a display screen, the database including schedule information associated with utilization of time for at least one medical resource that may be scheduled for use over a period including several sub-periods, the method for aiding a scheduler responsible for scheduling the resource to optimally schedule new requests for the resource's time, the method comprising the steps of identifying a utilization value for at least one schedule sub-period for the at least one resource wherein the utilization value indicates current use of time for the at least one sub-period for the at least one resource, identifying an optimization indicator at least in part as a function of the utilization value for the at least one sub-period and presenting the optimization indicator via the display.

Abstract: A method for a health care provider to release health information in an electronic format to at least one third party client where the client employs a client information interface linkable via a network to a server associated with the health care provider, the method comprising the steps of providing a secure channel on the network to link the client interface to the server, posting a subset of health information as a release of information (ROI) on the network server for access over the secure channel by the client and notifying the client that a ROI has been posted for access.

Abstract: A system and method for a comprehensive interactive graphical representation of a health care facility for managing patient care and health care facility resources. The system comprises an integrated enterprise health care information system including at least one data repository for storing data and at least one graphical user interface for accessing data. The graphical user interface comprises a display area for displaying a graphical representation of all areas of the at least one health care facility. The graphical representation is preferably an interactive map of the at least one health care facility stored in the data repository. Because the graphical representation of the at least one health care facility is integrated within the enterprise health care information system, it allows a user access patient data and health care facility resource data, perform actions on the displayed patients and health care facility resources, and manage patient care and health care facility resources.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for providing a comprehensive interactive anatomical graphical representation of a body for use in a health care environment. The system comprises a health care information system having at least one data repository for storing data and at least one graphical user interface in communication with the at least one data repository, and at least one anatomical map of a body stored in the health care information system and displayable by the graphical user interface for managing care. Because the graphical representation of the at least one anatomical map of a body is integrated within the enterprise health care information system, it allows a user to access patient data and health care facility resource data, perform actions on the displayed patients and health care facility resources, and manage patient care and health care facility resources.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for managing and tracking the location of patients and health care facility resources, including but not limited to health care practitioners, health care equipment, patient charts and other items in a health care facility. The system comprises a health care information system having at least one data repository for storing health care facility data, patient data and health care facility resource data and at least one graphical user interface in communication with the at least one data repository, and a graphical representation of at least one health care facility stored in the health care information system and displayable by the graphical user interface for managing patient care and health care facility resources. The graphical representation preferably provides an interactive map of the at least one health care facility for tracking the location of patients and health care facility resources.

Abstract: An endodontic instrument having a handle and a cap. The handle and cap are threadingly mated. A channel extends through a first end of the cap; the second end of the cap contains an aperture through which an endodontic file can project. Optionally, the edodontic instrument includes a bent endodontic file; and the aperture in the second end of the cap is extended to the side of the cap and, on such side, elartged to dimensions sufficient to permit the introduction into the channel of a plastic cap attached to the end of the endodontic file opposite to the tip of the endodontic file.

Abstract: An umbrella with a chamber for storage of material such as an enclosure canopeum of netting. Included are mechanisms for transport and interchange of various canopeums. By turning a crank handle, netting is transported from its storage chamber to the edge of the umbrella canopy, where it can be lowered to the ground. The canopeum will then shield those under the umbrella from incursions by agents such as insect pests. Turning the crank in the opposite direction transports the canopeum to its stowed and protected position within the chamber. Canopeum accouterments facilitate attachment, removal, and interchange of canopeums having varied compositions, textures, and surface details.

Abstract: An umbrella with a chamber for storage of material such as an enclosure canopeum of netting. Included are mechanisms for transport and interchange of various canopeums. By turning a crank handle, netting is transported from its storage chamber to the edge of the umbrella canopy, where it can be lowered to the ground. The canopeum will then shield those under the umbrella from incursions by agents such as insect pests. Turning the crank in the opposite direction transports the canopeum to its stowed and protected position within the chamber. Canopeum accouterments facilitate attachment, removal, and interchange of canopeums having varied compositions, textures, and surface details.