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S B Boxerman

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PubMed1979

Are microcomputers appropriate for your practice?

The overly simplistic view of the process of automation widely presented to physicians needs to be counterbalanced. Computers are becoming cheaper, easier to program, and simpler to operate. However, the physician must be aware of the gap between personal computing and serious use of computers in his practice. To bridge this gap, the physician must analyze his needs to identify appropriate applications to automate, plan the implementation of these applications, and choose the necessary hardware and software resources. To do so it may be valuable for him to seek the help of an expert. Although the physician can certainly perform the necessary tasks, he should be aware that to perform them efficiently there are a number of aspects he should seriously consider.

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PubMed1979

Continuity of medical care: its impact on physician utilization.

Past research in continuity of medical care has generally examined its determinants or its consequences. A model is proposed which combines these lines of research and incorporates a continuity measure as a process and specifying variable. The validity of this model is tested with a set of data consisting of 1,410 persons with major illness episodes. Results show that the model is supported, at least in part. Variables that significantly influence the number of ambulatory visits to a physician include the patient's payment method, the severity of his illness and his referral status. Moreover, the practice type of the usual physician emerges as a significant determinant of physician utilization when the level of continuity is controlled. The use of this more comprehensive model in future studies on continuity is indicated.

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PubMed1979

Using simulation in decision making.

The health care administrator can use digital simulation as a quantitative decision-making technique. Understanding its conceptual framework will enable the administrator to work with a technical specialist to formulate and solve problems.

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