title: A few points about point-of-care technology.
abstract: Managed care's focus on patient-centered care has made the need for point-of-care (POC) clinical systems more critical than ever. This article examines some of the more common POC options available, explains what nurses need to know to choose among them, and suggests ways to ensure that nursing's needs are addressed in the selection process.
authors.affiliation: HBO & Company, Atlanta, Ga., USA.
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Simpson
mesh_terms: D002755:Choice Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008329:Managed Care Programs; D019095:Point-of-Care Systems / Q000458:organization & administration*