I have tried to keep this book short and entertaining. This is because I want you to enjoy reading it, and then enjoy setting up your own handheld projects. The book is in three sections:
- 'Why Star Trek is Science Past.' Many people
around the world think that Star Trek is good science fiction. However,
it was only after several million Palm Pilots were sold that we saw
episodes in the series featuring actors writing on small handheld
computers. Star Trek is not really about the future, just today's
technology working a little faster . I want you to think of handhelds
in the same way. They are not futuristic gadgets, just today's technology
working well for busy people including clinicians around the world.
- 'Why two handhelds are better than one.' The handheld technology becomes particularly impressive when you begin using it with your colleagues. This section discusses three teams who put the handhelds to different clinical uses.
- 'On being a project champion.' If you have got this far, you are probably already your department's expert on, and champion of handheld technology. This section explains the tools and techniques you will find useful as you introduce the technology to your team.
Begin at the beginning, with Chapter 1. After this, feel free to dip into the other chapters in the order that interests you. I wish you a pleasant read.
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| Introduction | |
| Why Star Trek is Science Past | |
| So, you'd like a handheld | |
| Choosing hardware | |
| Choosing software for yourself | |
| Organizing your life | |
| Taking lecture notes | |
| Keeping track of patient details | |
| Medical references | |
| Reading electronic books | |
| Games for ward rounds | |
| Carrying the web with you | |
| Handhelds for patients | |
| Why two handhelds are better than one | |
| Case 1 - The haematology department | |
| Case 2 - The General Practice surgery | |
| Case 3 - The acute medicine department | |
| On being a project champion | |
| Making change happen | |
| Talking to the IT department | |
| Choosing software for the team | |
| Training | |
| Electronic documents | |
| Getting the funding | |
