If you deal with critical data, you need to stay away!

Im in the healthcare field, and converting pounds to kilograms and ounces to ml, etc., while not difficult, is best left to calculators because I have too much other information flying thought my head that cant be done automatically. That said, a calculator or conversion app needs to be trustworthy. Back in the day, I didnt have to second guess my TI-81. As long as the data thats entered is correct, the calculation should be correct 100% of the time.

The other day I was calculating a dose of Albenza for a patient. My result was way, WAY off of what my coworker got. I redid the conversion from mcg to mg three times before I realized that this app was off by several decimal places. Thats unacceptable and dangerous, and I immediately deleted the app.

Dont get me wrong. Any critical calculations should always be scoured over. At the end of the day, its my responsibility. But this app, in its current state, is a dangerous liability. I caution all but the casual user to stay far, far away until this app gets fixed. At this point, I couldnt trust it regardless, but I wanted to make this known to any health professionals who think this is a handy and inexpensive tool. Be careful!

Waystedyouth about Convert Units App, v7.5