The Progressive Physician - Tech Tips


Securing Wireless Networks E-mail
Written by Jennifer Flaten   
Monday, 18 February 2008 07:40
Wireless systems allow doctors convenient access to patient information. Doctors are now able to view test results immediately, order prescriptions electronically, and view complete patient histories on hand-held devices. Unfortunately, this easy access to patient information can also leave it vulnerable to security breaches.
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Electronic Medical Records-Changing Patient Files E-mail
Written by Jennifer Flaten   
Thursday, 13 March 2008 10:24

Medical records contain vital information necessary to accurately diagnose and prescribe treatment for a patient. Without these valuable files, patients cannot receive excellent quality of care. That is why medical facilities dedicate a large amount of time to the storage and maintenance of patient files.

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Dictaphone Advances: Saving Time and Money E-mail
Written by Jennifer Flaten   
Wednesday, 27 February 2008 18:00
A primary concern for doctors is the accurate entry of information into patient files. This is a time consuming yet, necessary task; one that doctors have long relied on Dictaphone to complete. It is currently estimated that several hundred thousand physicians use Dictaphone systems to generate two million reports a day.
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Telemedicine System Requirements 101 E-mail
Written by Casey Ney   
Monday, 10 March 2008 17:27
As the increase in telemedicine services continues to climb, many physicians are finding themselves in need of a system capable of handling the requirements of long distance medicine practices. While telemedicine demonstrates similar functions of a teleconferencing system, it features a much larger set of unique requirements.
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Electronic Medical Records-Changing Patient Files E-mail
Written by Jennifer Flaten   
Thursday, 13 March 2008 18:00
Medical records contain vital information necessary to accurately diagnose and prescribe treatment for a patient.  Without these valuable files, patients cannot receive excellent quality of care.  That is why medical facilities dedicate a large amount of time to the storage and maintenance of patient files.
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Personal Digital Assistant-Information At Your Fingertips E-mail
Written by Jennifer Flaten   
Tuesday, 25 March 2008 19:00
Personal Digital Assistant or PDA, is a physicians secret weapon.  This compact, little device allows doctors on the go access to  myriad applications.  From, a simple daily agenda to accessing reference material.  These devices have become something no doctor wants to be without.
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Epocrates Teams Up With iPhone E-mail
Written by Casey Ney   
Monday, 31 March 2008 04:26
During a recent kickoff event to celebrate the new iPhone Software Development Kit, Epocrates announced its intentions to release a software package compatible with both the iPhone and iPod Touch.
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Privacy Issues, Technology Slow Growth In e-Medicine E-mail
Written by Casey Ney   
Monday, 07 April 2008 19:33
While the concept of e-medicine boasts strong devotees, the practice has been slow to grow according to a recent article by The Tennessean
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Google Health To Offer Online Medical Records E-mail
Written by Casey Ney   
Monday, 24 March 2008 20:49
Google has tapped into about ever facet of life imaginable. Now the powerhouse search engine company is taking its efforts a step further with potential plans to launch Google Health. Google's plans include the integration of electronic medical records that will allow patients the ability to gain full control over personal files.
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