How to Choose a Usable System for General Practice Available to Purchase

Explores the issue of choosing a computer system for general practice and provides a set of guidelines for effectively accomplishing this daunting task. The author notes that to be usable a system must fill the four criteria of effectiveness, learnability, flexibility and attitude of user. Covers choosing an appropriate interface style,whether to opt for colour, the issue of cursor or mouse, documentation,training and speed. Notes that the guidelines are not exhaustive but are a straightforward attempt to lead the uninitiated general practitioner through the computer maze.