Clinicians, students, and administrators can save time and effort in preparing, revising, and producing reports using work processing programs on microcomputers. Word processing software can help organize reporting formats and control production cost. This article discusses the characteristics, applications, and requirements for word processing programs. Criteria for selection is explained to enable the clinician to make effective decisions in the use of microcomputers.
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