CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on
Forms S-3 No's 333-47777, 333-52791  and 333-68197 and Form S-8 No
333-59795 of Daou Systems, Inc., of our report dated February 12, 1999, with
respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Daou Systems,
Inc. included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1998.

                                                             ERNST & YOUNG LLP  

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March 31, 1999