Tablet-only clinics are increasingly common — lighter than a laptop, friendlier than a phone for prescription work, and self-contained.
What you can do tablet-only
- Patient registration and history search.
- Prescription writing with templates.
- Visit notes and chief complaint capture.
- Print-to-WhatsApp for patient delivery.
- Queue and check-in management.
- Appointment booking.
- Reports and dashboards.
Setup on a tablet
- Open the clinic OS URL in Safari (iPad) or Chrome (Android tablet).
- Sign up + log in.
- Tap the share icon → "Add to Home Screen".
- Launch from home screen — looks and behaves like a native app.
No app store install. No per-device licensing. No "your seat has expired" pop-ups.
Tablet recommendations
- iPad (any model from 2020+): best build quality, longest software support.
- Android tablets (Samsung Tab A, Lenovo Tab): budget-friendly, ₹15-25k.
- 10-11 inch screen: optimal for prescription writing and queue dashboard.
Edge cases where tablet alone falls short
- Bulk CSV import: easier on a laptop with a real keyboard.
- Initial setup with logo upload: easier with desktop file management.
- Long-form letter writing: external keyboard helps.
Practical rule: do setup on a laptop, then run day-to-day on the tablet.
Why PWA over native app
- Updates automatically — no "please update the app" friction.
- Works on any tablet brand.
- No app store fees passed on.
- Identical experience on phone, tablet, laptop.
Vaidya OS is a PWA — works on iPad, Android tablet, phone, and laptop with the same login.