Computer Software Repertories –
Computer Software Repertories
- For getting similimum by using repertories, many people started searching for quick techniques.
- Several people developed card systems, but due to limitations, card techniques were left behind.
- As a result, computer-based repertories were developed.
- After 1979, computerized programs like Repertories de Kent, d Melanie, and KARINA were introduced.
- It is wrong to believe that computers can give the remedy with minimal effort.
- Computers are only tools to aid thinking and help generate ideas.
- Computer-based repertories are very useful for beginners with limited knowledge of polychrests.
- They also guide experienced homeopaths to consider smaller remedies.
- With the advent of laptops and power books, use during case taking became easy with side-by-side analysis.
- Since the late 1980s, many computer programs have become available.
Examples:
- Mac Repertory
- RADAR
- HOMPATH
- CARA
- Polychrest
Advantages
- Saves a lot of time and allows full concentration on the patient.
- Routine repertorization work is handled by the software.
- Process becomes more enjoyable by adding and eliminating symptoms easily.
- Reduces manual work.
- Helps search materia medica for symptoms not found in repertories.
- Useful for collecting and displaying information for therapy and teaching.
- Helps create data banks of cured cases.
- Enables worldwide contact with homeopaths.
- Different software contains different books for ready reference.
- Repertorization is very fast.
- Can handle a large amount of data.
- Gives more accurate and organized results.
- Makes homeopathic repertories more accessible.
- Increases interest in repertorization due to non-time-consuming process.
- Saves time for busy practitioners.
- One software may include many repertories and materia medicas.
- Easy rubric comparison, cross-repertorization, and materia medica reference.
- Helps locate rubrics and final indicated medicines in very less time.
Disadvantages
- Computer-based repertories are very costly.
- They do not help in proper case taking and symptom selection.
- Final prescription still depends on knowledge of materia medica.
- Cannot guide the physician in identifying strong miasmatic blocks.