The use of computer technology in hospitals is sweeping the nation.  It has become a huge part of new training for nurses all over the world.  Computer technology has been used in hospitals as a faster, more effective way of communication among nurses and doctors.  This allows information to be put into a computer for doctors to see even if they are not right beside the patient.  By allowing a doctor to see newly obtained information anywhere in the hospital, he or she will be able to further analyze the patient.  By this easy access to information, the doctor or nurse will be able to help the patient faster and more effectively.  The idea of outpatient care is also very important today.  This is the care of patients that have already left the hospital.  This is much easier to accomplish with the use of computers.  Computers are an easier, faster mode of communicating between everyone dealing with the healthcare system.  This mode of communication benefits doctors, nurses, and even patients. Computers are also help to cut down on errors based on handwritten charts and orders.  “Studies have shown that computerized systems can enhance time efficiency, direct client care time, user satisfaction, accuracy of data, and completeness of records”(Harkreader, 251).