High Tech Medicine:

This timely book is a practical, easy-to-use guide to using computers and web-based resources to improve all aspects of a medical practice.

Expertly blending critical issues in technology, practice management, and patient care, Mindi McKenna helps professionals make the most effective use of today’s digital toolkit.

Filled with tables, charts, checklists, templates, diagrams, and samples of key web sites, the book covers ever practice area—from professional development and medication management systems to online resources for patient education.McKenna provides clear, critical introductions to electronic solutions for everything from patient records and claims processing to accessing online clinical trial resources and building an online patient-provider communication system. She also explains such key issues as privacy and security, and helps healthcare professionals make basic decisions about selecting hardware and software.