Member Discussion: Is There a Doctor In the House?

Yesterday the United States celebrated Labor Day, which was created as a workers’ day off in 1882. But even if you were lucky enough to enjoy the holiday, is there such a thing as a real day off for healthcare professionals?

Frequent news headlines about off-duty medical practitioners saving lives remind us that our members may find themselves called upon for assistance when they least expect it. And on a more typical day, family and friends may turn to you with questions and concerns about their health.

So can you switch off from being a healthcare professional, even for one day?

We invite you to share your experiences and opinions on this subject.

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All of the featured updates are available in our mobile and online products. But the new clinical updates page is also a great way to learn about new drugs, interactions, and more.

We encourage you to visit our homepage regularly to see what’s new (look for the ”Learn“ section in the lower right hand corner).

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Updates at a Glance …

Quick Poll — New Device

We’re interested to know what handheld devices are most desirable to our members. Please let us know which of the following types of device you would be most likely to purchase in the next 12 months.

Please note that poll questions can only be answered in the email version of our newsletter.

• Palm OS PDA (e.g., Tungsten E2, T|X)
• Windows Mobile/Pocket PC OS PDA (e.g., Dell Axim, HP iPAQ)
• Palm Treo smartphone
• Windows Mobile OS smartphone (e.g., Motorola Q, Cingular 2125)
• Apple iPhone
• BlackBerry (e.g., Curve)
• Another PDA
• Another "smartphone"
• I am not interested in upgrading to a new device
• I am not interested in using a handheld device

Last Month’s Poll Results: Do you communicate with your patients via email?

• Yes — 27%
• No — 73%

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