Shaw (a health information specialist) offers a scientific analysis of the state of information technology in the Canadian healthcare system and identifies the challenges facing efforts to go "paperless." She offers specific advice on choosing a clinical system and managing the transition. Appendices include benefits analyses, checklists, lists of questions, an overview of the Canadian EPR system, sample documents, worksheets, model policies, a case study, and other tools. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
A second edition of a text that demonstrates how personnel management can contribute to general practice. Case studies and examples are used throughout.
