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[jokergirl.livejournal.com]

The ones of you working with medical personnel might like this article.

There is, however, a small subset of candidates who may or may not be exceptional physicians who completely disqualify themselves from serious consideration from the very beginning: the computer illiterate.

You can spot them a mile away. They don't email their CVs to me -- it comes via regular mail or, worse, by fax. That's a huge red flag. Sometimes it's just that they are a little old-fashioned, and there is something to be said for the visual appeal of a nicely designed resume on high-quality paper. I'm OK with that. But if I ask for an electronic copy of their CV, and they can't manage to get me one, or, worse, if they don't even have an email address listed on their CV, that's even more concerning. It's fair to say that the likelihood I'll offer a job to someone who can't format a CV and attach it to an email is effectively zero.


If only...

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Comments

[kathygnome.livejournal.com]

Then they get hired and we get **** because we aren't doing enough TRAINING! The magical technique that turns computer illiterates into power users in an afternoon!

[mouser.livejournal.com]

Wait, your place "trains" them?

Wow! Ours plops them in front of a terminal and says "Your medical software is here and here. Get to it!"

[amynnah.livejournal.com]

My place offers "computer classes." Unfortunately, most of the docs think additional schooling is beneath them and decide it's more worthwhile to chew on the Helldesk than actually assist troubleshooting.

[3fgburner.livejournal.com]

My GP took over the practice from my former internist. He originally came on as a partner, then bought out the older guy when the latter retired.

First modification in the offices was 2 or 3 WAPs on high shelves. He uses a tablet laptop, and emails scripts right from the exam room.

Welcome to the 21st Century.