Paperless clinics. (c2007)

Abstract

Throughout history medical fi elds are an important area for research and application and because of its criticality paperwork accounts for a significant time. Our role as IT developers is to offer the best technologies to help improving the overall work for both the doctors and all other employees. With the growth of communication ways such as the Internet and the intranets doctors can consult other doctors and share the latest information in just minutes. Patients also can access their medical records securely, take appointments and view doctors' notes, etc. Nodaway, Polyclinics are considered a hot topic. This paper explores the importance of introducing paperless office for doctors and nurses and its ability to improve their work and accuracy, reduce the space of fi les in the office, allows a better and safer communication. Moreover, it includes steps from the first visit of the patient and throughout his life, beginning with the registration, taking appointments and following up the patient. Furthermore, this paper introduces a small mobile application that helps the doctor viewing his appointment and accessing his patient's databases wherever he is.