Technology assessment. Speak to me! An overview of patient communication systems.

One way to match professional expertise to the insatiable demand for patient information is to use new communication technologies. Patient communications systems and the opportunities they offer are explored. When using these emerging technologies, risks also should be addressed: not only must the i...

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Publicado en:Nursing Management Vol. 28; no. 4; pp. 48 - 52
Autor principal: Bayne CG
Formato: Journal Article
Publicado: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Apr97
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Sumario:One way to match professional expertise to the insatiable demand for patient information is to use new communication technologies. Patient communications systems and the opportunities they offer are explored. When using these emerging technologies, risks also should be addressed: not only must the information be accurate, but the systems must be secure.