Computer-based patient education.

L B Ellis

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Computer-based patient education.

L B Ellis

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The increased exposure of health professionals to computers and the decreased cost of this technology make computer-based instruction an increasingly attractive alternative for patient education. This article presents an overview of the present status of computer-based patient education and suggests guidelines for the development and use of such educational materials. It emphasizes general techniques applicable to a wide range of patients and conditions and includes a list of resources available to the interested health professional.

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L B Ellis. 1985. Computer-based patient education.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3906726/

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