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Do more in less time with a handheld device

Staff Development Weekly: Insight on Evidence-Based Practice in Education, August 2, 2007

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Everywhere in healthcare, the push is on to do more in less time. Maybe that's why the popularity of PDAs, and BlackBerries has grown exponentially over the past several years. The latest research shows that as many as 65% of your colleagues are using mobile devices to obtain information, schedule patients, prescribe medication, and keep themselves connected to their affiliated hospitals. Are you?

Mobile devices are perfect for medical professionals. With a mobile device, you can:

  • Find and update patient records
  • Electronically send prescriptions to the pharmacy
  • Consult with colleagues
  • Schedule appointments

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