One approach to paperless patient care is the wireless laptop or the tablet PC in the room. Since I am a fluid typist, I prefer the laptop. It is also much cheaper, and less prone to being dropped and broken. In general, it is preferred not to put fixed utilities in the room, as that approach in more expensive up front and in maintenance, is prone to tampering, and requires repeated log-on/log-off. In this example, the patient can see their own chart, which encourages a refreshing level of transparency and openess.