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Searching computer databases from your office.

S Bader, C Harbert, A Linton

    The Internist
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    Physicians can now use microcomputers for convenient online searching of medical databases like MEDLINE from home or office. This guide covers system selection, hardware, and software for effective medical information retrieval.

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Informatics
    • Computer Science in Medicine

    Background:

    • Increasing availability of microcomputers and user-friendly online systems.
    • Growing need for physicians to access medical literature efficiently.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To guide physicians in utilizing microcomputers for online database searching.
    • To provide information on selecting and implementing search systems for medical professionals.

    Main Methods:

    • Explanation of online searching principles.
    • Description of system capabilities, hardware, and software requirements.
    • Inclusion of a comparative chart for system features and costs.

    Main Results:

    • Physicians can access MEDLINE and other databases from their offices or homes.

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  • Guidance is provided on choosing appropriate systems and necessary equipment.
  • Comparative data on system features and costs is available.

    • Conclusions:

    • Microcomputers empower physicians with direct access to vast medical information resources.
    • Informed system selection facilitates efficient and convenient medical literature searching.