Exhibit 23.1


             CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement 
Form S-8 (No. 333-29745, No. 333-40393 and No. 333-59795) pertaining to the 
1996 Stock Option Plan of DAOU Systems, Inc. of our report dated August 4, 1998
with respect to the supplemental consolidated financial statements of 
DAOU Systems, Inc. included in its Current Report on Form 8-K dated 
November 20, 1998 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

                                    /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP



San Diego, California
November 19, 1998