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Practical applications of hand-held computers in dermatology
1Department of Dermatology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, PA, USA. ogoldblum@aol.com
Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
|September 27, 2002
Summary
Hand-held computers are becoming essential for physicians at the point of care. These devices facilitate digital medical information exchange and streamline clinical tasks, improving patient care.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Digital Health Technology
Background:
- Physicians increasingly use hand-held computers as point-of-care reference tools.
- Convergence of mobile devices, internet, and wireless networks enhances their utility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the practical applications of hand-held computers in dermatology.
- To illustrate how these devices can be effectively utilized by practicing dermatologists.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature and case examples.
- Analysis of hand-held computer functionalities in clinical settings.
Main Results:
- Hand-held computers serve as portable medical references.
- Enhanced wireless connectivity enables charge capture, e-prescribing, lab orders/retrieval, web access, and email.
Conclusions:
- Physicians across specialties are adopting hand-held computers.
- These devices offer significant benefits for clinical and administrative tasks in dermatology.