Greenlight Markets Patient Encounter System that Reduces Malpractice Risk for Obstetricians and Gynecologists.TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 12, 1996--GREENLIGHT (CANADIAN DEALING NETWORK Canadian Dealing Network (CDN) The organized OTC market of Canada. Formerly known as the Canadian Over-the-Counter Automated Trading System (COATS), the CDN became a subsidiary of the Toronto Stock Exchange in 1991. : GCIX OTC BULLETIN BOARD OTC Bulletin Board An electronic quotation listing of the bid and asked prices of OTC stocks that do not meet the requirements to be listed on the NASDAQ stock-listing system. : GLGT BERLIN EXCHANGE: GLC) Greenlight Communications Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of North American rights ACOG-PACE (TM) (Patient Advise and Consent Encounter), through its subsidiary HealthLink Communications Inc. ACOG-PACE (TM) is a touchscreen interactive, multimedia system on CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). developed jointly by Computer Visualizations Inc. and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is a professional association of medical doctors specializing in obstetrics and gynecology in the United States. It has a membership of over 49,000[1] and represents 90 percent of U.S. (ACOG ACOG American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. ACOG American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists ). HealthLink will market, distribute and sell ACOG-PACE (TM) throughout North America. Its initial effort will be in the United States. ACOG-PACE (TM) is designed to allow Ob/Gyns the ability to communicate clear, consistent informed consent information to their patients. The system and its learning modules help each patient clearly understand treatment options, risks, benefits and outcomes and provides a report for both patients and physicians, decreasing the likelihood of unrealistic patient expectations, the underlying cause of many lawsuits. According to Medical Economics magazine, a University of Rochester/Highland Hospital study of 140 depositions in malpractice suits indicates that "failure to provide an explanation" was cited in 35 per cent of the cases. A recent article in The Globe and Mail stated practicing obstetrics was considered financially risky because the Ontario government no longer provides subsidies for malpractice insurance. The ACOG-PACE (TM) system has been recognized by four leading malpractice insurers in the United States as providing a means to reduce exposure to medical malpractice awards. A malpractice insurance discount is offered to Ob/Gyns in the United States who utilize ACOG-PACE (TM). ACOG-PACE (TM) was developed by a special ACOG task force comprised of representatives from ACOG's professional liability, quality assessment, clinical practice, and education committees; major malpractice insurance companies, and malpractice defense attorneys. Topics include: annual gynecological gynecological /gy·ne·co·log·i·cal/ (-kah-loj´i-k'l) gynecologic. exam, birth control, natural family planning natural family planning Biological birth control Any FP that does not rely on artificial agents–eg, OCs, 'morning-after' pill, spermicidal foam, RU-486 or devices–eg, condoms, diaphragms, IUDs to prevent conception Methods Rhythm–calendar method, , introduction to pregnancy, monitoring your pregnancy, preparation for labor, labor and delivery, hysterectomy, tubal sterilization, VABC: vaginal birth after caesarean delivery, breast lumps, and a series on abnormal Pap tests. Patient education information is augmented with full motion video, stereo audio and full color graphics to provide a complete learning experience. In addition, patients and physicians receive reports to reinforce their understanding of the information presented and to provide a record of the encounter. HealthLink Communications provides innovative medical education and healthcare communications for professional and consumer audiences using new and traditional media. HealthLink has offices in New York, Toronto, Los Angeles and Research Triangle Park Research Triangle Park, research, business, medical, and educational complex situated in central North Carolina. It has an area of 6,900 acres (2,795 hectares) and is 8 × 2 mi (13 × 3 km) in size. Named for the triangle formed by Duke Univ. . HealthLink is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Greenlight Communications Inc. Greenlight Communications Inc. trades on the Canadian Dealing Network under the symbol GCIX, on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol GLGT and on the Berlin Exchange under the symbol GLC. CONTACT: Greenlight Communications Peter Donato, 416/214-2001 INTERNET: www.greenlight.ca E-MAIL e-mail: see electronic mail. in full electronic mail Messages and other data exchanged between individuals using computers in a network. : peter@ican.net |
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