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Handheld Computers for Doctors [Paperback]

Mohammad Al-Ubaydli (Author)
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Book Description

May 23, 2003
This is the first book to address the uses of handheld computers within clinical practice and considers the many different possible applications of handheld computers in a medical environment.

The book champions the idea that handheld computers have a significant role to play in the future of clinical practice. It shows why and how these devices can help reduce paperwork, and how to use the technology without waiting for the IT department's latest expensive, complicated and overdue solution. 

The book is in three sections:

  • Explains that handhelds, far from futuristic gadgets, are today's technology benefiting clinicians around the world. The ten chapters guide the user through all possible applications of these machines.

  • Looks at three teams that put the handhelds to different clinical uses.

  • Explains the tools and techniques that are useful in introducing the technology to a group.

    If you work in hospital or community medicine, you can take advantage of technology that is affordable, powerful, easy and effective. Handheld computers can be used for education, administration and clinical practice, and in association with colleagues to support communication and teamwork.


  • Editorial Reviews

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    "…contains information that all hospital and health practitioners may find useful…highly recommended for hospital libraries and libraries affiliated with schools that provide health care education." (E-STREAMS, November 2004)

    "...The book is sincere and detailed...I recommend this book as a down-to-earth account..." (British Medical Journal, 17 March 2003)

    "...provides good tips for the medial student with a PDA..." (Biomedical Informatics Today, Spring 2003)

    "...a handy volume designed to encourage doctors to take up the PDA habit..." (Handheldsfordoctors.com, 8 April 2003)

    "...I would encourage all health care providers to read this book and make use of this fast-growing technology when manageing patients". (Practical Diabetes International, October 2003)

    "...written in a very informal style that clinicians can read easily and understand quickly..." (Jnl of the American Medical Informatics Assoc, 2003)

    "...very useful to all who use handhelds, giving them insight into new and alternative uses..." (European Journal of Paediatric Neurology, Vol 8, 2004)

    From the Back Cover

    Are you spending too much time filling out paperwork and too little time being a doctor?

    Over 20% of a doctor?s time is spent dealing with paper. This book will show you why and how handheld computers can help you reduce this time, and how to use the technology without waiting for the IT department. If you work in hospital or community medicine, you can take advantage of technology that is affordable, powerful, easy and effective:

    • Use handheld computers for your education, administration and clinical practice.
    • Use handheld computers with your colleagues to support communication and teamwork.
    • Use handheld computers today without waiting for the IT department's latest expensive, complicated and overdue solution.
    "I would recommend to any doctor use of a handheld for managing patient lists. And I recommend this book for a down-to-earth account of the experience." —Andrew Harrison, British Medical Journal

    "Dr Mohammad Al-Ubaydli is the leading light in the world of handheld computers for doctors." —Dr Murray Longmore, co-author of the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine

    "I predict this book will dramatically boost the use of handhelds amongst medical students and doctors. Short, punchy chapters make this an ideal book to read on the run, with a clear, intelligent discussion specifically aimed at the non-technical audience." —Dr Jeanette Murphy, editor of British Medical Informatics Today

    "I only wish [the book] had been around when I first started using my handheld on the wards. Highly recommended!" —Dr Chris Paton, creator of DoctorsGadgets.com


    Product Details

    • Paperback: 160 pages
    • Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (May 23, 2003)
    • Language: English
    • ISBN-10: 0470858990
    • ISBN-13: 978-0470858998
    • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
    • Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
    • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
    • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,456,645 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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    5.0 out of 5 stars A very good book for all healthcare professionals, October 28, 2004
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    Dr. Fahad AL-NOURI (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) - See all my reviews
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    This review is from: Handheld Computers for Doctors (Paperback)
    A very good book for all healthcare professionals.
    I used to use my PDA as an address book and appointments manager.
    Reading this book made my usage of my PDA essential to the extent that now I can't afford to round in the hospital without that small machine in my pocket.
    I liked very much chapter 10 " Carrying the web wiyh you "
    Thank you Dr. Al-Ubaydli.

    Dr.Fahad Al-Nouri

    Prince Sultan Cardiac Centre, Riyadh
    Saudi Arabia.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars For increased productivity in the clinic, read this book., July 29, 2003
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    Kevin Lynch (Dallas, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
    This review is from: Handheld Computers for Doctors (Paperback)
    A better title for this book would be, "Handheld Computers for Medical Professionals". Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Physical Therapists, Clinical Pharmacists and anyone else in the clinical environment would benefit from the ideas presented in Dr. Al-Ubaydli's book.
    Best of all, he gives web addresses for software information that can be modified for any specialty. If you're interested in increasing your productivity in the clinic either as a student or full fledged professional, this is the book to start with.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading for novice PDA users, May 8, 2003
    This review is from: Handheld Computers for Doctors (Paperback)
    'Handhelds For Doctors' by Dr Al-Ubaydli is an excellent book for beginners like myself. The information provided is easy to understand and the style of writing makes reading it a pleasure. It has inspired me to start using my PDA 1 year after purchasing it!
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