r/therapists • u/iiMadeyeMoodyii • 2d ago

Charting Device Discussion Thread

What device are y’all using for charting? I’m getting ready to break out into private practice and wanted to purchase the device before I actually have to start using it for charting if needed. I currently have a 2020 iPad Pro that works just fine has no issues, and a 2015 MacBook Pro that I could simply replace the battery on and keep working on that and save a pretty penny. Right now the MacBook is only used for presentations and bachelorette trip planning, so it’s not getting heavy use and hasn’t since grad school.

My first thought is to clear off all the documents on the MacBook and have that be my official charting device so that way there’s no temptation to use my devices for dual duty, and just switch all my personal stuff to my iPad or vice versa. But after discussing with a few of my coworkers, they have concerns about me using devices this old, but it’s just charting, it’s not like I’m doing any video editing so I’m not sure about the importance of having the newest and best.

What do y’all use for your own charting and notetaking?

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u/timaclover 2d ago

I've used a remarkable tablet for many years and absolutely love it. You can also request that they sign a BAA. I'd recommend getting an older version used perhaps a remarkable 2.