Computers in the medical practice

This article is part of a series covering the ever-expanding role of computers in the medical office and practice by Glenn L. Gordon, MD, FACIP. Dr. Gordon is Director, Center for Digestive and Liver Diseases, Clinical Instructor of Medicine at St. Louis University School of Medicine, President of Audrain County Medical Society, Immediate Past President of American Cancer Society-Audrain Unit, and State Council MSIM/ASIM Delegate. This is the first of a series of articles covering the expanding role of computers in our medical practice from office management programs to the Internet. This month's article covers the computerized medical record and what it can do for you.