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The General Practice computer system project: a doctor's desktop for Australia
1Health Practice, IBM Consulting Group, IBM Centre, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
International Journal of Medical Informatics
|September 2, 1999
Summary
This study outlines the development of a functional specification and technical architecture for a General Practice computer system (GPCS). It details the process, challenges, and factors crucial for adopting computer technology in general practice.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Information Systems in Healthcare
Background:
- The Australian Department of Health and Family Services initiated a project to develop a General Practice computer system (GPCS).
- The project aimed to create a functional specification and technical architecture for GPCS.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the rationale behind developing the GPCS specification and architecture.
- To provide an overview of the completed functional specification and technical architecture.
- To explore issues related to computing in general practice and factors influencing technology adoption.
Main Methods:
- Consultative process involving stakeholders in general practice.
- Development of a functional specification.
- Creation of a technical architecture.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive functional specification and technical architecture for GPCS were developed.
- Key issues and factors influencing the adoption of computer technology in general practice were identified.
Conclusions:
- The development process highlighted important considerations for implementing computer systems in general practice.
- Understanding factors influencing adoption is crucial for successful integration of technology into clinical settings.