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Automating the reluctant physician.

M J Weaver¹, R E Burnam

¹Inteck, Inc., Denver, USA.

Healthcare Informatics : the Business Magazine for Information and Communication Systems

|August 5, 1996

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The Doctor Informatics Steering Committee (DISC) model effectively engaged physicians in strategic information system (IS) planning. This approach improved communication and collaboration across healthcare teams, offering a replicable strategy for other organizations.

Area of Science:

Healthcare Informatics
Health Information Systems
Medical Staff Engagement

Background:

Strategic planning for healthcare information systems (IS) requires medical staff involvement.
Effective communication and collaboration are crucial for successful IS implementation.
Existing models may not adequately mobilize clinical expertise for IS initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the Doctor Informatics Steering Committee (DISC) model.
To evaluate the DISC's role in developing an organization's strategic IS plan.
To assess the impact of the DISC on communication and collaboration within a healthcare organization.

Main Methods:

The DISC was established as a resource for physician participation in IS projects.

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The model facilitated engagement between doctors, caregivers, administration, and the IS department.

Qualitative assessment of the DISC's influence on IS planning and interdepartmental relations.

Main Results:

The DISC was instrumental in shaping the organization's strategic IS plan.
Physician participation through the DISC enhanced IS project involvement.
Improved communication and collaboration were observed among doctors, caregivers, administration, and the IS department.

Conclusions:

The DISC model provides a viable framework for other healthcare organizations to involve medical staff in IS matters.
The model is particularly suitable for engaging clinicians with IS interest or expertise.
Successful implementation of the DISC can foster essential medical staff IS vision and leadership.