Debating merits of ED discharge info given via Internet
August 1, 2012
A survey of 509 parents of children brought to the emergency department of a large, urban children's hospital suggests that the answer to this question is yes.
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Technology in the trenches: Best mobile apps for pediatricians
November 1, 2011
Pediatricians have become avid users of smartphone and tablet technology in their personal and professional lives. With many more apps to come, find here our picks for the most useful of the current batch.
Pediatric dose-rounding recommendations will make e-prescribing safer
August 4, 2011
Pediatricians trying to meet the government mandate to implement electronic prescribing also struggle with another issue: How to safely round dosages up or down. Now, an easy-to-adopt solution can remedy that problem. Here?s how to get the recommended rounding tolerances for 102 commonly prescribed drugs.
Too much Internet information cannot replace a doctor's visit
June 1, 2011
In medicine, as in many other fields, we quickly retrieve information from electronic sources when we need it, but we also are sent information that is "pushed out" by journal publishers, medical organizations, newspapers, and advertisers.
IT needed to support medical home functions
May 1, 2011
Development and implementation of a comprehensive electronic infrastructure are needed to support pediatric information-management functions of the medical home, according to a new AAP policy statement.
Social networks and cyber bullies: What are your patients telling you?
March 1, 2011
Youth spend up to 10 hours a day using a wide variety of media, including computers.
Best new products for pediatricians
December 1, 2010
This year, a surprising number of new technologic innovations became available for primary care pediatric practice.
Federal committee approves health information exchange consent rules
September 1, 2010
The Health and Human Services Department Health IT Policy Committee approved recommendations on when healthcare providers must obtain consent before exchanging patient health records electronically with other providers or health information exchange networks.
Electronic health record sales reported to climb
September 1, 2010
Recent reports show electronic health records sales increasing sharply in recent years.
94% of physicians now using smartphones
September 1, 2010
Ninety-four percent of physicians are using smartphones to communicate, manage personal and business workflows, and access medical information, according to a new study.
