Handhelds in Medicine
Subtitle: A Practical Guide for Clinicians
Contributors: Scott M. Strayer (Editor); Peter L. Reynolds (Editor); Mark H. Ebell (Editor)
Publisher: Springer
Published: November 19, 2004
Language: eng
Number of pages: 468
ISBN-13: 9780387403298
First sentence: Handheld computers have exploded onto the medical scene.
Description: "This comprehensive how-to guide targets all levels of handheld computer users from novices to experts. It is designed with easy-to-understand hands-on exercises that walk readers through each new skill presented. For beginners, the first section is devoted to "getting to know your handheld," choosing or upgrading a handheld computer, and the basics of handheld operation. There's also a comprehensive chapter on downloading and installing software." "Further sections delve into different types of medical and nonmedical software, Internet and evidence-based resources for medical handheld computing, and, finally, advanced topics such as designing custom software and going wireless. Even the most advanced user will find a lot to learn in this book."--Jacket