, Act in Time to Heart Attack Signs Physician Quick Reference Palm OS Tool

A program that provides the text of the
Act in Time to Heart Attack Signs--Physician Quick Reference Card
for use on your Palm Operating System device.

Contents include:

• Why your patients need to Act in Time
• Heart attack warning signs
• The T.I.M.E. method
• Recommended responses to patient concerns

This Palm OS program provides physicians and other health care providers talking points for discussing heart attack warning signs and survival steps with patients. It outlines the T.I.M.E. method for helping patients understand and feel comfortable with the advice being given. The program also includes suggested responses to common patient concerns, including questions about heart attack treatments, embarrassment about calling 9-1-1 for a false alarm, and worry about upsetting family members.

Last update: 1/02

Instructions for installing the Quick Reference tool on your Palm OS device:

Please note: Applications may be incompatible with the Tungsten T5.

1. Download the file "ActInTime.prc" to your computer.
2. After ActInTime.prc is saved on your computer, use the Palm desktop software to HotSync the file to your Palm OS device.
3. Then, tap the Act in Time icon on your Palm OS device and follow the instructions to use the program.

The Act in Time Quick Reference tool for Palm OS is in the public domain and
may be freely reproduced and distributed. However, the Guidelines may not be
altered in any way.

Please credit the NHLBI whenever citing this program.