I purchased my HP 95LX when I returned to graduate school to obtain my Ph.D. in clinical psychology. My original idea was to use a Palmtop in the field to make notes after seeing clients. I now use my Palmtop to keep my appointment book to-do list and phone book.
I see individual clients in my office, and see groups at the University and other places in the community where I do not have access to a computer. I record client progress notes in MEMO while they are fresh in my mind. Later, I transfer the files to my desktop using the Connectivity Pack, call them into a word processor, do some minor editing, and print them out.
Just recently, I have developed two Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheets for my work with domestic violence groups. The first tracks each group member's payments and attendance. A print out of this spreadsheet is accepted by local courts as adequate for interim progress reports.
The second spreadsheet automatically scores a battery of nine psychological tests which I administer to each domestic violence group member before and after group treatment. This spreadsheet also computes pre and post score changes to help me assess the effectiveness of treatment. This has produced the greatest savings in time for me. I no longer have to transcribe progress notes from written copy or prepare special interim progress reports for the local courts. In addition, I now spend about 15 minutes per client (instead of 2.5 hours) entering and scoring psychological tests.
Matt Aguiar Reno NV, USA