What are some common uses and applications of computers in nursing and health care? Give examples •Electronic Medical Record (EMR)- is a medical record in digital format. It facilitates access of patient data by nurse at any given location, building automated checks for drug and allergy interactions, clinical notes and laboratory reports. •Electronic prescriptions- communication has been cited as the single biggest block in such prescription errors leading to wrong reading by the pharmacist. This has been designed as a total remedy to this problem. •Personal digital Assistants- are literally handheld computers that help patient management. Using a PDA, the nurse can access patient’s laboratory reports, and the latest information on therapies and treatment
