From time to time there is a landmark development that revolutionises the way that we live, the things we do and the way in which we do them. One of the most significant developments of the last part of the last century was the computer. In previous centuries, the book (paper) had an equally significant impact. Both are currently used for the recording of clinical information.

Will XML finally allow the computer to replace paper in the recording of clinical information?

Will XML itself be considered a landmark development?