Information at hand: using handheld computers in medicine.
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Call them handhelds, palm-tops, or personal digital assistants (PDAs), pocket-sized computers are becoming a common feature on the medical landscape. As the technology improves, more programs become available, and the demands of medical practice heighten, physicians are recognizing the benefits of having information available at the point of care. This article reviews the use of handheld computers in medicine, emphasizing how they might help the practicing physician.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine
دوره 68 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2001