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Software reference guide: master patient index.
Journal (American Medical Record Association)
|August 8, 1986
Summary
This article guides medical record professionals in selecting master patient index software. It addresses the challenges of computerization in healthcare and aims to simplify software identification for improved medical record management.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Medical Record Management
- Computer Science Applications in Healthcare
Background:
- The increasing impact of computerization is significantly transforming healthcare, particularly medical record departments.
- Medical record professionals frequently explore computerization for their responsibilities.
- Selecting suitable software for medical record applications presents challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide essential information on available master patient index (MPI) software.
- To assist medical record professionals in the complex task of software selection.
- To serve as a foundational resource in a series addressing departmental computerization.
Main Methods:
- Review and compilation of information on existing master patient index software solutions.
- Focus on identifying and presenting key features and functionalities relevant to medical record departments.
- Development of a structured guide to facilitate informed decision-making.
Main Results:
- Identification of various master patient index software options.
- Highlighting the importance of specific software features for efficient medical record management.
- Establishing a framework for evaluating and choosing appropriate MPI software.
Conclusions:
- Informed selection of master patient index software is crucial for effective medical record computerization.
- This article serves as a valuable starting point for professionals navigating software choices.
- Continued resources will further support the integration of technology in medical record departments.