Nurse Sheila Rutledge says she often has a tough time interpreting his notes. That's why Dr. Alderete is now writing prescriptions on a special Palm handheld computer designed just for physicians. The wireless device holds a complete list of his patients and the medications they're currently taking. It even warns doctors of possible drug interactions. All it takes then, is the press of a button for a neatly-typed prescription to be printed.
Some versions transmit directly to the pharmacy.
It's done within a few minutes. Dr. David Donnell of Dallas said it means he can practice outside the office as well. Physicians and patients agree this handy little device is finally just what the doctor ordered. WFAA-TV Co. All Rights Reserved.