Resident and staff physician
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Medical records and billing are not the only hospital settings that can benefit from the use of microcomputers. The authors describe how a microcomputer in their department of surgery preserved valuable time for teaching and patient care.
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Infectious diseases ranging from hepatitis to tuberculosis can be transmitted or contracted by physicians, nurses, or laboratory personnel during the performance of their ordinary patient care activities. But by acquiring a basic knowledge of how infections are transmitted, complying with infection-control guidelines, taking necessary precautions for patient isolation, and receiving proper immunization, you can protect your patients, hospital staff members, and yourself from unnecessary risk.