Considering a microcomputer? Beware the problems and risks.
The use of microcomputers, although increasingly common in the clinical laboratory, is not problem- or risk-free. Some of these problems and risks are discussed in this article and suggestions for minimizing them are offered. Forewarned is forearmed. The author hopes that pointing out the risks and deficiencies of microcomputers will promote their intelligent application in the clinical laboratory.
D003201:Computers; D003657:Decision Making; D006748:Hospital Departments; D006801:Humans; D008838:Microcomputers; D010337:Pathology Department, Hospital; D014481:United States