These GP networks collect computer based information about patient care using uniform data collection and registration methods.
The NACP database is a computer based information system with a multitude of HIV/AIDS related indicators.
Compared to working clinicians, students are probably more prone to use computer-based information resources in their studies and clinical interactions.
Further, existing data on computer-based information resources have shown that improved access to information may have a positive effect on patient knowledge and ability to interact with physicians [ 18].
Service providers needed more evidence based information and resources to develop services and realise their potential.
However, community bases nurses in the second half of their careers despite receiving more training; have less access and are less confident about computers, especially use of the EPR, and prefer to use paper-based information resources.
Module PIER [ 39] is a web and computer based resource designed to guide physicians through the diagnosis, treatment and management of a plethora of diseases including osteoporosis.
One of the internet's major strengths has been its vast resource of text- based information.
These protocols are based on the textual, visual, sensory, video, audio and event based information, provided by both the user and the machine (computer).
The decision aids varied in formats including video tapes, computer based interactive programmes, audio material and information booklets [ 21].
All this will be done behind the scenes, by the computer, based on an algorithm that will be proprietary information.
