The use of the Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) among personnel and students in health care: a review.

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Published in J Med Internet Res on October 28, 2008

Authors

Anna M Lindquist1, Pauline E Johansson, Göran I Petersson, Britt-Inger Saveman, Gunilla C Nilsson

Author Affiliations

1: E-Health Institute, University of Kalmar, Kalmar, Sweden.

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