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A computerised past medical history.

K R Simcock

    The New Zealand Medical Journal
    |September 10, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary

    A new patient questionnaire system allows for easy computer analysis and retrieval of medical information. This system, tested in 100 patients, achieved 97% patient acceptance and offers significant benefits for healthcare providers.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Informatics
    • Health Services Research

    Background:

    • Traditional patient data collection can be inefficient.
    • Computerized systems offer potential for improved data management and accessibility.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce and evaluate a novel patient questionnaire system designed for computer analysis.
    • To assess patient acceptability and cost-effectiveness of the system.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a patient questionnaire suitable for computerization.
    • Implementation and testing in a general practice setting with 100 patients.
    • Analysis of data for computer storage, retrieval, and output.

    Main Results:

    • The questionnaire system is amenable to computer analysis, storage, and retrieval.
    • Patient acceptability was high at 97 percent.
    • The cost per patient ranged from $2.50 to $10.00.

    Conclusions:

    • The computerized patient questionnaire system is practical and well-accepted by patients.
    • The system offers advantages for patients, general practitioners, specialists, and hospitals.
    • This approach enhances efficiency in patient information management within healthcare settings.

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