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Is it time for a computer in your practice? V. How to evaluate if a computer is appropriate for your practice
The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology
|March 1, 1985
Summary
This article provides a strategy for evaluating medical practices for computerization potential. It offers general guidelines to help determine if adopting a computer system is beneficial for your practice.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Health Information Technology
Background:
- Many medical practices are considering computerization to improve efficiency.
- Evaluating the suitability of a practice for computerization is a crucial first step.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline a strategy for assessing a medical practice's readiness for computerization.
- To provide guidelines for evaluating the potential benefits of adopting computer systems.
Main Methods:
- Presents a general framework for practice evaluation regarding computerization.
- Suggests utilizing a medical office computer consultant for effective assessment.
Main Results:
- A structured approach to evaluating computerization potential has been presented.
- General guidelines are provided, acknowledging practice-specific variations.
Conclusions:
- Practices can systematically evaluate their computerization needs.
- The next step after determining benefits is selecting an appropriate system.