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T B Tanner

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PubMed2001

Keeping sharp: Internet CE update and experience.

The Internet as a distance-learning tool is evolving rapidly. Most Internet-based Continuing Education (CE) experiences follow a standard didactic approach as demonstrated by lectures, slide presentations, written journals, videotape, and audiotape; however, some Internet-based educators are exploring the full interactive, problem-solving potential of Internet technology. With support from NIMH we are reviewing the state of the art in Internet-based CE and developing CE courses targeted toward primary care providers that aim to alter clinical skills related to depression treatment.

Clinical Competence↗
PubMed2001

Empowered decision making. Using the Internet for health care information--and beyond.

Why do Americans look for health information on the Internet? There are several reasons, but convenience is paramount. Users can access Internet health information at any time. In addition, the information retrieved online is often more detailed than what harried physicians and health care workers can provide. The Internet also offers a means to get a "second opinion" without the hassles of a referral, and can provide a way to communicate with others in similar situations or with similar problems.

Aged↗
PubMed1998

First do no harm.

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Attitude to Death↗
PubMed1994

ScriptWriter. A relational database to manage outpatient medical treatment.

ScriptWriter is database software designed to replicate the process of a physician writing a prescription. The software also includes standard demographic and progress note information; however the focus of the software is on automating the process of writing prescriptions. The software is especially adept at creating patient medication lists, generating medication histories and keeping track of medication expiration dates. Other strengths include its ability to organize patient assignments and assist in the generation of progress notes. The application is network capable and fully graphical. A psychiatric outpatient clinic is currently using the software. Practitioners in non-psychiatric settings can also benefit from the software.

Ambulatory Care↗
PubMed1994

A simple inpatient psychiatric clinical information system designed and developed by clinicians.

OBJECTIVE: The growth of computer technology allows clinicians to develop a separate information system to replace inefficient paper-based approaches to documenting clinical care. METHODS: A clinician team developed a system to replace standard paper forms using computer software running on 486 PC computer. Clinicians, directing the project at every step, refined handwritten forms to create a complete word processor application merging information from an individual database. RESULTS: A system developed outside the traditional hospital information system simplifies the generation of a variety of required inpatient documents (treatment plans, progress notes, patient lists, and treatment summaries). A wide variety of clinicians converted from a traditional paper-based approach to the computer system. CONCLUSIONS: Computer technology allows the local development of an information system oriented toward clinical needs. Hospital clinical information systems will benefit from the input of clinicians with experience designing a computerized solution.

Clinical Medicine↗
PubMed1991

A computer simulation of cardiac emergencies.

Code Red! software simulates typical cardiac emergencies with a full color interactive educational simulation. The trainee can master the basic skills of recognizing cardiac rhythms and appropriately treating abnormalities through interaction with a variety of scenarios (e.g. ventricular fibrillation, bradycardia, asystole). Older character-based computer programs are limited in their ability to assist in the training of proper cardiac arrest resuscitation. Medical Directors, residents, medical students, critical care nurses, ER staff, paramedics and many other health care professionals can benefit from the software. The software, running within the Windows 3.0 graphical environment on a 386/486 PC, demonstrates the capability of today's computers to simulate a complex task and provide a powerful training tool.

Computer Graphics↗
PubMed1991

Psychopharmacology education software. The first of a series.

A psychopharmacology testing package was generated by Multiple Choice, a Claris HyperCard 2.1 based software application. Multiple Choice was developed specifically to allow for the simple preparation of non-networked computerized testing. It permits tests of unlimited length to incorporate true/false, multiple choice (with 3-5 possible answers), and K-type questions. These examinations may incorporate explanations if desired. The tests maintain records to more easily permit the examination's creator to quickly determine scores and question-specific results. The psychopharmacology testing package is a multi-level group of three examinations. It is to be the first in a series of psychiatry exams targeting medical students, psychiatry residents, and other interested professionals. Work is also in progress to convert both the psychopharmacology testing package and Multiple Choice itself to the PC-compatible platform.

Computer-Assisted Instruction↗