This book addresses the uses of handheld computers in clinical practice and clearly outlines all the possible applications of handheld computers in a medical setting. It explains the basics of handheld computing technology in everyday language. The book features three case studies demonstrating the use of handheld computers within medical groups: the GP surgery, in hematology and in acute medicine departments. This reference provides guidance for introducing handheld technology to colleagues and developing coherent team strategies.
"...The book is sincere and detailed...I recommend this book as a down-to-earth account..." (British Medical Journal, 17 March 2003) "...provides good tips for the medial student with a PDA..." (Biomedical Informatics Today, Spring 2003) "...a handy volume designed to encourage doctors to take up the PDA habit..." (Handheldsfordoctors.com, 8 April 2003)