About
Origins of PebbleSpot
PebbleSpot was created and is maintained by Christopher Rock. Since its inception in 2011, originally as a CHCS and AHLTA lab parser, PebbleSpot has evolved significantly. Initially designed to convert poorly formatted lab results into intern-friendly "fishbones" for easy integration into Essentris and for use during rounds, it has grown to meet broader needs.
By 2013, PebbleSpot expanded to include a note-writing feature, offering templated SOAP notes that users could quickly complete and integrate into AHLTA as an "Add Note." Recognizing the utility of on-the-fly customizations, an enhanced version of NoteWriter was introduced in 2017. Although not without flaws, it allowed users to save customized note templates.
With the introduction of Genesis, the relevance of both the NoteWriter and the lab parser is diminishing. However, PebbleSpot continues to serve as a valuable quick reference tool, providing sample notes, procedure guides, patient handouts, and targeted clinical information. The current focus of the site is to create sections for Family Medicine, Aerospace Medicine, and General Medical Officers that can act as quick references for common clinic or operational problems.
If you have suggestions for additions to the site or are interested in collaborating on an informatics project, please feel free to contact me. Your input and collaboration are always welcome!
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