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Pen-based computing: applications in clinical medicine.

B P Bergeron1

  • 1Department of Anesthesia & Critical Care, Cin 309, Massachusetts General Hospital, Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA. archetype5@aol.com

The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM
|March 31, 2001
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Pen-based computing offers an affordable way to acquire patient data, replacing paper records. This technology also enables easy access to clinical guidelines and electronic medical records, even wirelessly.

Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Medical Technology

Background:

  • Traditional paper-based patient data acquisition is being challenged by emerging technologies.
  • Small practice settings and large hospitals seek cost-effective solutions for data management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the viability of pen-based computing for patient data acquisition.
  • To explore the potential of pen-based computers in disseminating clinical information and accessing electronic medical records.

Main Methods:

  • Assessment of available pen-based computing hardware and software standards.
  • Analysis of wired and wireless connectivity options for pen-based personal digital assistants (PDAs).
  • Evaluation of centralized data synchronization capabilities.

Main Results:

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  • Pen-based computing presents a stable and attractive alternative to paper for patient data entry.
  • Centralized synchronization allows for affordable dissemination of clinical guidelines and formulary data.
  • Wireless and wired pen-PDAs enhance accessibility to web-based electronic medical records.

Conclusions:

  • Pen-based computing is a cost-effective technology for patient data acquisition in various healthcare settings.
  • This technology facilitates the efficient distribution of critical clinical information.
  • Pen-based personal digital assistants (PDAs) significantly improve the accessibility of electronic medical records, promoting anywhere, anytime access.