PC Use and Protection
Alternative Communication
Q. Are there software apps to assist people who have difficulty speaking? » read more
Apple iPad
Q. Would an Apple iPad be useful in general practice? » read more
Apps for Medical Students
Q. Our practice is teaching medical students. Many of them have smartphones or iPads and are on the look out for medical apps for students. Can you recommend some apps? » read more
Best Software System
Q. I am thinking of changing my practice software system. What is the best software system available? » read more
Checking Backup Systems
Q. How do I know if my backup system is working? » read more
Computer for Retirement
Q. I am retiring soon and have been advised to replace my PC with a Mac. Is this a good idea? » read more
Computerisation of the Practice
Q. I have joined an established practice which has computers and a practice software system in place. The GPs make little use of the computer system. What advice can you give me on how to improve computerisation of the practice? » read more
Disinfecting USB Flash Drives
Q. I use a USB flash drive or memory key to move Word documents between my home computer and the practice computer. How can I be sure I am not introducing viruses to the practice network? » read more
Disposing of Old Computers
Q. We are replacing all our practice computers, our present ones are five years old. Are there precautions we should take with the old computers? » read more
Electrical Storms
Q. We have been advised by our hardware support person to switch off the computers in the practice during lightning/thunder storms. Is this really necessary? What are the risks? » read more