Software programs provide doctors with additional resources when diagnosing patients.
The field of medicine is constantly changing, requiring doctors and medical students to stay abreast of new medicines, diagnoses and illnesses. Technology puts this information at their fingertips.
Types
PDA programs allow doctors and medical students to download software to their handheld devices that contains information on medical diagnoses, drug interactions, infectious diseases and alternative medicines. There are specific programs for cancer, pediatrics, internal medicine and radiology.
Features
Medical diagnosis software features allow doctors to input a patient's data and symptoms to help determine a diagnosis and recommended treatment.
Costs
Software for PDA devices ranges from $49.95 for a basic prescription guide for doctors up to $200 for a one-year subscription to a comprehensive medical guide. There are also free downloads of medical references as well.
Benefits
Medical diagnosis software offers doctors and medical students additional resources for making proper diagnoses and prescribing the correct dosages of medicine. Another benefit is quicker diagnoses: With the information at your doctor's fingertips, she can determine your condition faster and begin the appropriate treatment.
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