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== For Evaluators ==
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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.
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]]
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* [[How_does_VistA_work|Basic VistA Architecture]]
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* [[CPRS]] -- the powerful front end to VistA
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* [[Usage]] -- what to do once it's installed and running smoothly
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* [[VistA Administration]] -- more on management
  
== For Clinical Users ==  
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== User Roles ==
Clinical Users of VistA do not necessarily need to know the complex details of what makes VistA tick. While you should probably understand the [[Basic VistA Architecture]] you really do not need to know much more about the VistA server itself. To you VistA will largely be an application called [[CPRS]]. This application is a powerful front end to VistA that will vary based on what kind of user you are.  
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* [[Evaluator Page]] -- if you are considering whether VistA is right for you.
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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~|Configuration]], and support is provided.
  
=== For Physicians ===
 
 
* [[Physician Page]]
 
* [[Physician Page]]
 
=== For Nurses ===
 
  
 
* [[Nurse Page]]
 
* [[Nurse Page]]
 
=== For Pharmacists ===
 
  
 
* [[Pharmacist Page]]
 
* [[Pharmacist Page]]
  
== For Technical Users ==
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== For MUMPSters and Novice Programmers ==  
 
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If you already know MUMPS, here are some technical references to get you deeper into the system fast.  
 
 
=== For Vendors ===
 
You are a Vendor if you are hoping to make money supporting VistA. This section will cover the technology behind VistA in-depth and provides information pregarding installation, configuration, and support.
 
 
 
* [[Vendor Page]]
 
 
 
=== MUMPSter ===  
 
If you already know MUMPS you have a huge leg up in learning VistA! This section will give you the deep technical references to get you deeper into the system fast.  
 
 
 
[[Introduction To Programming VistA with MUMPS| MUMPS]] programming guides.
 
 
 
[[MUMPSter Page]]
 
  
[[VistA MenuCommands New]]
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* [[Introduction To Programming VistA with MUMPS| MUMPS and VistA]] - Basic programming guides.
  
=== Novice Programmer ===
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* [[Begin Configuration of Vista]] - A lengthy guide written in 2005, but clear and still useful.
If you understand the fundamentals of C/C++/Java/PHP/Python but you are a novice to MUMPS then this is the page for you. This section will give you an introduction to MUMPS, which is the critical first step to becoming a competent VistA developer.
 
  
[[Novice Programmer Page]]
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* [[Programming VistA Issues|VistA Programming Issues]] - A collection of how-to solutions to frequent VistA programming problems.
  
=== VistA Administrator ===
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* [[VistA MenuCommands New|List of menu commands in VistA]] - An organized list of all 9,000 menu items accessible within VistA.
Here you will find links on how to Install Configure Maintain and Restore VistA installations.
 
  
[[VistA Administration]]
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* [[Package Interface Specifications]] - A link to a manual of CPRS hooks.

Latest revision as of 18:56, 17 October 2012

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.

For MUMPSters and Novice Programmers

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