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Of course, you should start by looking at the different [[Main_Page#Versions_of_VistA|versions of VistA]], installing one on your computer, and trying it out. Once you've done that, here are a series of pages to direct your interests.
 
Of course, you should start by looking at the different [[Main_Page#Versions_of_VistA|versions of VistA]], installing one on your computer, and trying it out. Once you've done that, here are a series of pages to direct your interests.
 
== For Evaluators ==
 
You are an evaluator if you are considering using VistA. The Evaluator page will help you to determine if VistA is right for you.
 
 
* [[Evaluator Page]]
 
 
== For Clinical Users ==
 
  
 
* [[How_does_VistA_work|Basic VistA Architecture]]
 
* [[How_does_VistA_work|Basic VistA Architecture]]
 
* [[CPRS]] -- the powerful front end to VistA
 
* [[CPRS]] -- the powerful front end to VistA
  
== For Physicians ==
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* [[VistA Administration]]
* [[Physician Page]]
 
  
== For Nurses ==
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== User Roles ==
  
* [[Nurse Page]]
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* [[Evaluator Page]] -- if you are considering whether VistA is right for you.
  
== For Pharmacists ==
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* [[Vendor Page]] -- if you are hoping to make money supporting VistA, or a regional expert needing to install your 1000 client quota (in order to get stimulus funds). Additional information regarding installation, configuration, and support is provided.
  
* [[Pharmacist Page]]
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* [[Physician Page]]
  
== For Vendors ==
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* [[Nurse Page]]
If you are a vendor hoping to make money supporting VistA, or a regional expert needing to install your 1000 client quota (in order to get stimulus funds), then this section will help. It covers the technology behind VistA in an in-depth manner and provides additional information regarding installation, configuration, and support.
 
  
* [[Vendor Page]]
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* [[Pharmacist Page]
  
== MUMPSters and Novice Programmers ==  
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== For MUMPSters and Novice Programmers ==  
 
If you already know MUMPS, here are technical references to get you deeper into the system fast.  
 
If you already know MUMPS, here are technical references to get you deeper into the system fast.  
  
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* [[VistA MenuCommands New]]
 
* [[VistA MenuCommands New]]
 
== For VistA Administrators ==
 
Here are links on how to Install Configure Maintain and Restore VistA installations.
 
 
* [[VistA Administration]]
 

Revision as of 15:00, 1 February 2010

Of course, you should start by looking at the different versions of VistA, installing one on your computer, and trying it out. Once you've done that, here are a series of pages to direct your interests.

User Roles

  • Evaluator Page -- if you are considering whether VistA is right for you.
  • Vendor Page -- if you are hoping to make money supporting VistA, or a regional expert needing to install your 1000 client quota (in order to get stimulus funds). Additional information regarding installation, configuration, and support is provided.
  • [[Pharmacist Page]

For MUMPSters and Novice Programmers

If you already know MUMPS, here are technical references to get you deeper into the system fast.