This timely book introduces mental health professionals in private practice to the nuts-and-bolts of office automation. Designed to give even "technophobes" mastery of the basic aspects of electronic office management, this hands-on manual examines the rationale for automating and describes how to choose and purchase hardwareincluding computer terminals, printers, fax machines, and office messaging systems. It also offers a guide to the types of general and mental health specific software available and helps readers select the right word-processing, billing, patient record-keeping and psychological assessment software for their practice.
Book Info
Guide to the state-of-the-art mental health automation systems and their use in practice. For professionals. Discusses the basics of hardware and software, office management programs, and cyberspace. Includes a CD-ROM with demos of widely used software, including billing and record-keeping programs. Softcover.