Informatics Issues Paper and Debate Presentations

Informatics Issues Paper and Debate Presentations

Choose one of the following topics to for the research paper. Decide whether you will argue for (pro) or against (con) the topic you have selected.

The research paper should explore the one of the assigned topics in 2-3 pages typed, double spaced, 12 point font (Times New Roman).  APA formatting is required.

Topic 2: Mobile computing: point- of-care use of devices such as smartphones or tablets and their apps.

Affirmative (Pros): Smartphones, tablets and apps should be used as a point-of-care tool for access to clinical information and references.

In your paper:

· Identify and define the issue. Include information for BOTH sides of the argument.

· Whom does it affect?

· What are the pros and cons?

· What does the public need to know?