Disclosed are systems and methods which provide a relatively small, preferably easily transportable, interpretive biotelemetric monitor, such as may utilize platforms developed for use as personal digital assistants, adapted for use by non-health care personnel. A preferred embodiment biotelemetric monitor comprises a self-contained EKG monitor providing ICU cardiac monitoring with accurate real-time diagnostic heart rhythm analysis directly to the wearer. Preferred embodiment biotelemetric monitors implement multiple interactive screens to guide a user through a series of screens to help understand the monitored conditions. Moreover, the biotelemetric monitor may operate to analyze and interpret the monitored data to thereby present information with respect to the probable implications of the monitored condition and/or make recommendations which may be useful to the patient at that time. Preferably, communications functionality is included to facilitate communication between the biotelemetric monitor and a host system.