At 00:01 01/05/1998 +0000, you wrote:
>I don't see that knowledge of computer technology should enter the
>discussion. The idea, discussion, argument is the important factor.
>"What can computing achieve?" seems to be the question.
the simple but an evidence-based answer is:
"Using a computer in the consultation may help improve clinician
performance but may increase the length of the consultation. More studies
are needed to assess the efects on patients outcomes of using a computer in
consultations"
BMJ 1995;311:848-52
unless something dramatically has happened since 1995 this riview
summarizes a decade of GP computing.
>I am surprised at how little I know compared to
>contributors to this list. I agree with other colleagues who say they
>disappointed with computerisation in general practice.
with u'r little knowledge u have not done that bad :-D
>Ginville wrote.....
>have played with both IBM and Dragon's new continuous speech >rograms.
>hey are both mighty impressive, and almost unbelievably clever if you >ask
I think continuous speech technology will make a new difference in GP
computing in the next 12 months. When somebody makes this like a sound card
with integration amoung any programme we will see new changes in GP computing.
Dr.Kumara Mendis M.B.B.S., D.F.M.
Department of Community and Family Medicine and
Computer Centre
University of Kelaniya
Computer Centre email: [log in to unmask]
Personal Tel: 94-1-232280 Fax: 94-1-237360
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