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A low cost medical data handling system.

M D Schwartz

    Journal of Clinical Engineering
    |March 13, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary
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    A new Medical Data Handling System (MDHS) offers a low-cost solution for managing patient data. This system, built on a PDP 11V03, provides flexible data collection and reporting for various hospital needs.

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    Area of Science:

    • Computer Science
    • Medical Informatics
    • Health Systems Management

    Background:

    • Traditional medical data systems can be expensive and complex.
    • There is a need for accessible and adaptable data management solutions in healthcare settings.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and describe a low-cost Medical Data Handling System (MDHS).
    • To demonstrate the system's utility in collecting, updating, storing, and analyzing patient data.
    • To highlight the system's adaptability for various hospital departments and reporting needs.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of the MDHS on a Digital Equipment Corporation PDP 11V03 computer system.
    • Utilized BASIC programming language for software development in a time-shared configuration.
    • Employed dual floppy discs for patient data storage.

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  • Designed general-purpose routines for customizable I/O software.

    • Main Results:

    • The MDHS successfully facilitates data collection, updates, and storage for patient information.
    • The system offers various analysis options for generating patient management and administrative reports.
    • Software written in BASIC allows for easy modification and transfer to other microprocessor systems.
    • Currently used for generating daily patient-summary clinical-laboratory reports for ICU and CCU patients.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed low-cost MDHS is a versatile tool for medical data management.
    • Its BASIC foundation ensures cost-effectiveness, adaptability, and ease of expansion.
    • The system is suitable for diverse hospital departments, enhancing patient care and administrative efficiency.