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[Electronic calendar as an organization element in Internal Medicine services]
R Alvarez-García1, H Blasco-Fontecilla, T Legido-Gil
1Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, España.
Revista Clinica Espanola
|February 15, 2011
Summary
Google Calendar streamlines internal medicine departments by improving information management and coordination. This simple digital tool enhances clinical, educational, and research activities with minimal cost.
Area of Science:
- Internal Medicine
- Healthcare Management
- Medical Informatics
Context:
- Increasing information volume and new technologies challenge traditional knowledge management in Internal Medicine.
- Existing organizational methods are becoming obsolete, necessitating updated approaches.
- Effective information management and departmental organization are critical for modern healthcare.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the utility of electronic calendars, specifically Google Calendar, for managing information and organizing medical departments.
- To assess the impact of Google Calendar on the coordination of clinical, educational, and research activities.
- To determine if Google Calendar offers a cost-effective solution for improving departmental efficiency.
Summary:
- Google Calendar serves as a simple and effective tool for healthcare professionals in Internal Medicine.
- It facilitates the planning and organization of diverse departmental activities, including clinical, educational, and research endeavors.
- The adoption of Google Calendar leads to reduced information loss and enhanced operational efficacy.
Impact:
- Google Calendar improves coordination among healthcare professionals, reducing information silos.
- It enhances the overall efficiency and organization of medical departments.
- The tool provides a low-cost, high-impact solution for modernizing departmental operations.
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