title: Hand-held computers for family physicians.
abstract: Hand-held computers such as the Apple Newton MessagePad, HP 200LX, Psion 3a, and Franklin DBS-2 are now powerful enough to be useful to family physicians in their care of patients. Each fits in a laboratory coat pocket, weighs a pound or less, costs less than $700, turns on instantly, and has excellent battery life. A wide variety of software, including computerized medical records, medical calculators, and medical references, is available.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48201, USA.
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Ebell
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Hale
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Buchanan
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Dake
mesh_terms: D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D007256:Information Systems; D008838:Microcomputers; D012013:Reference Books; D012984:Software; D014481:United States