Welcome to the incredible world of handheld computing in medicine! The Medical Professional’s Guide to Handheld Computing provides all healthcare professionals--regardless of their experience with PDAs--complete and up-to-date information on choosing and using a palm device. With chapters ranging from “Before you Buy” and “Getting Started” through critical profiles of all the major medical software available, The Guide is the best source available anywhere to answer your questions about PDAs in clinical practice. Useful to all health professionals --from medical students to physicians and nurses to physician assistants and other allied health practitioners-- this book is an essential tool for all palm users who work in the healthcare setting. Table of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Before You Buy Chapter 3. Getting Started Chapter 4. Software Enhancements Chapter 5. Web Sites Chapter 6. Medical Freeware/Shareware Chapter 7. Medical Commercial Software Chapter 8. Miscellaneous Nonmedical Software Chapter 9. Fun and Games Chapter 10. Hardware Add-ons Chapter 11. Added Benefits of a PDA in Your Pocket Chapter 12. Future of PDAs in Medicine