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Why should I buy software?
Why choose Isis?
Why buy Isis as a student?
What user support will I get?
What technical support will I get?
Why have books in electronic form?
Is there a charge for upgrades?
Can I add to my initial purchase?
How can I buy Isis?
How is Isis different to Cara?
Why should I buy software?
Computers are now an increasing part in our lives. This
is also true in the world of homeopathy. Homeopathic software
programs have become much more sophisticated and give us access
to much of the current thinking and new strategies available.
For example, in Isis you can use filters : this means you
can isolate groups of remedies to work with when repertorising,
i.e. Animal source remedies, the Kali family or a specified
row or column on the Periodic table. You can also use Sankaran’s
‘Insights’ : a feature on Isis that allows you
to cross the sensation of a family of remedies with a state
or miasm (as well as many others). Even if you don’t
want to use these advanced ways of working right now you may
grow into them later.
As a student there is no greater learning tool than a computerised
system (please click
here to read ‘Using Isis as a learning tool’)
and let’s not forget that you never stop learning about
homeopathy. Whether it’s a new strategy or a new remedy
there is always a wealth of new information available. Having
a computerised system allows you to manage information in
the most effective way.
For the busy (or even semi busy practitioner) a computerised
system of repertorisation will help save a lot of time and
also offer many more remedies to evaluate. I have heard practitioners
say “I repertorise by hand” but I just can’t
imagine any busy practitioner sitting down and ticking boxes
for every case. I think what they mean is, they flick through
the repertory and validate that a remedy they have in mind
is in the relevant rubrics for the case in question. There’s
nothing wrong with that, but you are in danger of only prescribing
remedies you know well.
Here is an example of what I am taking about. Imagine you
have a patient come to see you and you decide the following
symptoms are what you are going to base your choice of remedy
on:
- Mind – Forsaken feeling
- Mind – Irresolution
- Mind – Mood changeable, variable
- Stomach – Thirstlessness
- Stomach/Generalities – Aversion to fat and rich
foods
What remedy would you think of in this case? I would immediately
think of Pulsatilla, Do any other remedies come to mind? I
have asked many people this question and only a few could
answer and they were all wrong!
Would it surprise you to find out that 19 other remedies
cover all 5 rubrics? Here’s the problem: If you don’t
know all the 20 remedies well, and are a busy practitioner,
you may be tempted to give Pulsatilla. Click
here to see the repertorisation of these symptoms from
the Complete Millennium repertory.
There is a lot of skill involved in taking a case and deciding
‘what needs to be cured’. However when it comes
to searching for rubrics, repertorising and then researching
materia medica, why not use a computer to do the donkey work!
I am sure there are still those who think that using a computer
detracts from the ‘art’ of homeopathy. I think
the converse is true. Using a computer means you can be more
thorough in less time, which means you will be more successful,
both in results and financial reward. Your practice is a business
and a software package is one of the tools of the trade.
Why choose Isis?
I have been selling computer software since 1997 and can
tell you without any hesitation that the number one concern
of most people buying software is if they can use it effectively
with ease.
Isis was written with this in mind. Isis is very easy to
use, in fact many people have called it ‘intuitive’
Don’t misunderstand me : there is a learning curve in
using anything new, but you can’t get any easier than
Isis. Isis is an integrated program, this means that the repertories
and materia medicas are all in one system. You never leave
the main screen of Isis. There are four tabs (repertory, materia
medica, Rx database and dictionary) and by pressing them the
central screen changes to the relevant page. Other than this
there are just three other main sections of the program to
learn: searching materia medica and repertories, repertorisation
and comparing and contrasting remedies. Our aim has always
been to make software for practical every day use. However
please don’t be misled by the simplicity of Isis. It
has some wonderful advanced features on it and I am sure when
you see it, that you’ll agree it is very visually appealing.
If you haven’t already done so, why not register yourself
to receive more information on Isis, which will show you some
of the great features available as well as screen shots, so
you can see how attractive it is.
Simply click here to register
and choose the option ‘More information required’
or click here
to see what people are saying about Isis.
Why buy Isis as a student?
You won’t get a better learning tool
than Isis (please click
here to read ‘Using Isis as a learning tool’).
Other reasons for buying Isis as a student are as follows:
- You will avoid duplication. Students who buy Isis later
in their training realise that Isis provides many of the
books they have bought in hard copy form
- You can use Isis for college assignments.
- You can add your own data into materia medica and Rx
database, and also create your own rubrics and themes. In
other words you can start to build your own database of
information that is searchable (your notes are much more
valuable this way)
- You will be very comfortable with Isis by the time you
go into practice (one less challenge)
What user support will I get?
Isis is very easy to use, in fact I have heard many people
call it ‘intuitive’. Isis comes with a four aids
to help you get to understand how to use it:
- Visual/audio tutorials, let David Wikto the designer
of the program, show you how it works
- Manual (in hard copy format) that also has tutorials
in it
- On-screen wizard, which takes you around the various
features of Isis
- Help menu
We also run FREE training workshops around the UK and in
Ireland. We will gladly run FREE tele-conference style workshops
if a group of 6 or more customers approach us. You also have
access to the Miccant representative that sold you the program
and me (Colin Hart).
What technical support will
I get?
Miccant
provide FREE on-going technical support to all customers
Why have books in electronic
form?
The advantages of having books in electronic form are two
fold. Firstly if you have a lap-top and are mobile, you can
now carry your entire library of books with you at no extra
weight : imagine what you will save on osteopathic bills!
Secondly and probably more importantly, you can search all
books on Isis. Many homeopathic books are reference books.
A while back I was writing an article and wanted to reference
Hahnemann talking about ‘Obstacles to cure’. I
knew this was in the Organon, but couldn’t remember
where. I spent 20 minutes flicking through the Organon but
couldn’t find what I was looking for, so I went to my
system and typed in ‘Obstacles to cure’ and within
a couple of seconds the reference was found! If you are carrying
out research, teaching or simple can’t find what you
are looking for in the repertory, you now have another source
of references at your disposal. The more books you have on
the system the more results you will end up with.
Remember that homeopathy is a lifetime of learning, so if
you are just starting out or are well established there is
always more to learn!
Is there a charge for upgrades?
There are two types of upgrades. Enhancements to Isis or
additional information to be added to the repertories, collections
and libraries. If the enhancement hasn’t taken lots
of time and money to complete or we get free information,
then our policy is to give this away for FREE. On the other
hand if there has been lots of development time and money
or we have to pay authors royalties on books, then there will
be a charge incurred. We have a policy to give FREE provings
on an ongoing basis.
Can I add to my initial purchase?
Yes, you can add optional additions anytime in the future.
Optional books come in either libraries (a variety of authors
work) or collections (one authors work), click
here for information on Packs, Reps & Libraries.
How can I buy Isis?
We accept credit/debit cards (excluding American Express
& Diners club) and cheques. Customers purchasing outside
the UK can pay by credit card or banker’s draft (in
Sterling)
We offer a 14 day money back guarantee for complete peace
of mind
How is Isis different to
Cara?
A frequent asked question is “how is Isis better than
Cara”. Cara is a great system, but along with Macrep
and Radar it was originally written several years ago.
A lot has happened in the technological world during this
time. We developed Isis with a view to utilising some of the
new technology now available.
Below is a list of features/functions that are available
in Isis and not in Cara Professional as well as some improvements
made to existing features/functions in Cara Professional
- Streamlined, ease of use (repertories, materia medicas,
remedies and dictionary all on 1 screen)
- On screen wizard makes the program more user friendly
- On screen information about remedies, what family/groups
they belong to and other members of the same families and
groups
- Direct Internet connection (download updates automatically!)
- Use of latest technology (supports video, web links and
more). You can attach photographs to rubrics and put a photograph
of your patient in the ‘case visit’ section
- Huge library of books available (355 volumes of books
in Isis with the full library)
- Copy and paste information right into and out of Isis
(e.g. share Remedy Keynotes, Materia Medica articles with
your friends)
- Latest thinking built-in (work with the latest methods
of Scholten and Sankaran’s ‘INSIGHTS’)
- Beautiful, easy to understand charts (shows families/kingdoms
in relation to rubrics etc)
- Cross references of rubric, for example click on (see
Forsaken) next to the rubric Abandoned and Isis will take
you to the rubric Forsaken
- Improved search facilities – Search by Families
or Kingdoms
- Improved remedy comparison facilities – Compare
by family and use key words to compare, i.e compare the
fears of the Kali family
- Ability to create your own themes
- Corrections made to botanical classifications of remedies
- Isis provides 4 sections for you to type or scan in your
own notes
- Free training (CD tutorials and regional workshops) and
free technical support
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