Emerging technology at the point of care

J Am Pharm Assoc (2003). 2003 Sep-Oct;43(5 Suppl 1):S50-1. doi: 10.1331/154434503322612474.

Abstract

With PDA access to updated clinical information, pharmacists can more easily incorporate evidence-based medicine into their patient-care services. Using PDAs, pharmacists can document patient encounters, consult clinical reference tools, conduct health assessments, provide patient education, track outcomes, and perform a growing number of other clinical tasks. Before purchasing PDA applications, pharmacists are advised to obtain a trial version of the software, ask colleagues for their opinions, and consult reliable reviews, if available.

Publication types

  • Congress

MeSH terms

  • Computers, Handheld
  • Pharmacists
  • Point-of-Care Systems*
  • Quality of Health Care