Is it time for a computer in your practice? III: Types of computer systems for medical offices

The three basic types of medical-office computer systems have been described along with their basic advantages and disadvantages. A fourth option, that of keeping your current manual office system, may be a valid alternative. The next article of this series will discuss a method for evaluating the suitability of any computer system for your needs and will describe how to select the "best" one for you.