Peter Schattner1. 1. Department of General Practice, School of Primary Care, Monash University, Victoria. peter.schattner@med.monah.edu.au
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Computers have many uses in general practice, but to get the most out of them requires commitment of time and money. OBJECTIVE: This article describes some of the most important benefits of computers, but also indicates some of the difficulties in their use which can be overcome with simple strategies. DISCUSSION: Realising the benefits of computers requires a positive mindset which welcomes their role in improving the quality of patient care and the efficiency of general practice.
BACKGROUND: Computers have many uses in general practice, but to get the most out of them requires commitment of time and money. OBJECTIVE: This article describes some of the most important benefits of computers, but also indicates some of the difficulties in their use which can be overcome with simple strategies. DISCUSSION: Realising the benefits of computers requires a positive mindset which welcomes their role in improving the quality of patient care and the efficiency of general practice.
Authors: Kay Jones; Trisha Dunning; Beth Costa; Kristine Fitzgerald; Akuh Adaji; Colin Chapman; Leon Piterman; Moira Paterson; Peter Schattner; John Catford Journal: Int J Family Med Date: 2012-02-09