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A mobile computer workstation for use with a computer network is disclosed. The workstation can include a wheeled chassis having a vertical beam that supports a horizontal work surface. An input device tray is located at a front side of the work surface and a bracket located at a rear side of the wo

A mobile computer workstation for use with a computer network is disclosed. The workstation can include a wheeled chassis having a vertical beam that supports a horizontal work surface. An input device tray is located at a front side of the work surface and a bracket located at a rear side of the work surface mounts a display screen to the workstation above and off the work surface. A power unit including a battery charger and a battery is mounted to the chassis and supplies power to the display screen.

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1. A workstation adapted to be readily moved from room-to-room by a medical practitioner in a healthcare environment, comprising: a chassis comprising a plurality of wheels and a substantially vertical beam;the beam comprising a first member and a second member, the second member directly or indirec

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A workstation adapted to be readily moved from room-to-room by a medical practitioner in a healthcare environment, comprising: a chassis comprising a plurality of wheels and a substantially vertical beam;the beam comprising a first member and a second member, the second member directly or indirectly connected to the first member, the second member being operable to move relative to the first member;a tray connected to the beam, the tray comprising a receptacle having an upper surface, sides, and a bottom;a computer located within the tray and below the upper surface;a display screen located above the tray;the upper surface of the tray defining a work surface substantially unoccupied by the computer and the display screen to provide a convenient writing surface to the medical practitioner, or for the medical practitioner to place files, medical instruments, or medications;a keyboard tray operable to position a keyboard in front of and below the work surface;a rechargeable battery supported by the chassis such that at least a portion of the battery is lower than an upper surface of at least one of the plurality of wheels;a battery charger supported by the chassis and operably connected to the rechargeable battery; andwherein the vertical height of the work surface changes when the second member moves relative to the first member. 2. The workstation of claim 1, further comprising a power cable operably connecting the rechargeable battery to at least one of the computer and display screen; and wherein the power cable is routed such that at least a portion of the power cable is within the vertical beam. 3. The workstation of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the rechargeable battery is located lower than the first member of the beam. 4. The workstation of claim 1, further comprising: a video camera operably connected to the display screen; anda video-conferencing system. 5. The workstation of claim 1, further comprising: a second display screen located above the tray and off of the work surface. 6. The workstation of claim 1, further comprising: a patient vital signs capture device comprising a sensor device and a control device, wherein the control device receives information from the sensor device. 7. The workstation of claim 6, wherein the patient vital signs capture device comprises at least one of a blood pressure monitor, a thermometer, and a pulse oximetry device. 8. The workstation according to claim 1, further comprising: a radio transceiver; anda medical monitoring device; andwherein the radio transceiver is in communication with the medical monitoring device. 9. The workstation of claim 1, further comprising means for controlling movement of the second member of the beam relative to the first member. 10. The workstation of claim 9, wherein the means for controlling movement of the second member of the beam relative to the first member comprises one of a rack and pinion, a cable and pulley, a ratchet, a ball screw, a removable pin and holes arrangement, and a gas-spring. 11. The mobile computer workstation of claim 1, wherein the beam comprises a length; and wherein the length of the beam changes when the second member moves relative to the first member. 12. The mobile computer workstation of claim 1, wherein the beam is linearly extensible. 13. The mobile computer workstation of claim 1, wherein the work surface is horizontally-oriented; and wherein the work surface maintains the horizontal orientation while the second member moves relative to the first member. 14. The mobile computer workstation of claim 1, wherein the first member and the second member telescope relative to one another when the second member moves relative to the first member. 15. The mobile computer workstation of claim 1, wherein an orientation of the display screen is adjustable. 16. A workstation adapted to be readily moved from room-to-room by a medical practitioner in a healthcare environment, comprising: a chassis comprising a plurality of wheels and a substantially vertical beam;the beam comprising a first member and a second member, the second member directly or indirectly connected to the first member, the second member being operable to move relative to the first member;a tray connected to the beam, the tray comprising a receptacle having an upper surface, sides, and a bottom;a computer supported by the tray;a display screen located in an opening in the upper surface and extending at least partially above the upper surface;the upper surface defining a work surface substantially unoccupied by the computer and display screen to provide a convenient writing surface to the medical practitioner, or for the medical practitioner to place files, medical instruments, or medications;a keyboard tray operable to position a keyboard in front of and below the work surface; andwherein the vertical height of the work surface changes when the second member moves relative to the first member. 17. The workstation of claim 16, further comprising: a rechargeable battery supported by the chassis such that at least a portion of the battery is lower than an upper surface of at least one of the plurality of wheels;a battery charger operably connected to the rechargeable battery;a power cable operably connecting the rechargeable battery to at least one of the computer and display screen; andwherein the power cable is routed such that at least a portion of the power cable is within the vertical beam. 18. The workstation of claim 17, further comprising: a medical monitoring device supported by the chassis; anda radio transceiver supported by the chassis and in communication with the medical monitoring device, the radio transceiver operable for receiving and sending data to a computer network.