A solution to the paperwork problems was a mobile data collection device (MobilEMS of Clayton I.D.S. Corp. powered by SQL Anywhere Studio from Sybase Corp.). The device allows EMTs to collect patient information quickly, easily, and accurately at the scene and to deliver that information to the hospital in a printout. This is done hrough a series of data entry screens with drop-down menus containing vital information such as diagnoses, treatments rendered, drugs administered, and even street names. It also includes a signature-capture feature that allows EMTs to document a patient’s refusal of treatment as well as transfer of care to the hospital.