Computers in veterinary medicine.

The use of computers by veterinarians is certainly on the increase. As we move from an era of nonavailability of appropriate software into and era of numerous programs being available, it becomes important to be able to evaluate this software. Veterinarians should first decide what functions they want a computer to accomplish for them. Ease of use is critical since often people who are not computer-oriented will be operating the system. The suppliers of software should be very familiar with the veterinary profession and the special needs it presents. Finally do not accept an answer like "that cannot be done on the computer. "Usually, this is and excuse offered when the supplier means that his software cannot do what you want.