Clinical
More Simplicity in Medicine
I have written about the need for more simplicity in medical careers and the reasons we get too complicated. I am planning to explore this topic in more detail. These posts are more brainstorming than advice, and I encourage everyone to share their thoughts in the comments.
Zen Habits have published a list [...]
Could tablet computers be the future of EMRs?
Houston Neal wrote an interesting article about the rumour of a Mac tablet computer, and it’s implications for healthcare, particularly EMR:
Mac Tablet? - The Ultimate Device for EMRs?
He claims Apple has an opportunity to position themselves in the health market, if they create a reliable tablet interface.
I am not convinced that Apple is creating a [...]
Comparing Autofocus and GTD
I have been a long-time fan of David Allen’s Getting Things Done, and I have recently started using Mark Forster’s Autofocus system. After about a month of using Autofocus (paper), I thought it would be useful to compare the advantages and disadvantages of the systems.
I would like to add that purists on both sides [...]
Check out the medical iPhone wiki
There are quite a few doctors out there using the iPhone, and The Apple iPhone for Physicians Wiki is worth a visit. It has sections on medical iPhone applications, library access using the phone and pointers to excellent mobile websites. If you have been using your phone for a while, it might be [...]
Autofocus, a new task list
Autofocus is a deceptively simple task management system, that has hidden benefits. I have been trialling the system for a week now, and am seeing some changes in the way I process tasks and keep my list moving.
The basic system involves a paper list, which serves as a depostiory for all tasks. A [...]