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[Usefulness of some databases in medical practice]
Małgorzata Panas1, Sebastian Polak, Jerzy Brandys
1Katedra i Zakład Toksykologii Wydział Farmaceutyczny Collegium Medicum Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego w Krakowie.
Przeglad Lekarski
|August 20, 2002
Summary
Evaluating medical databases and internet resources is crucial. The MICROMEDEX system is presented as a high-quality, reference tool for computer-aided medicine, aiding in the classification of electronic medical tools.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Health Informatics
- Digital Health
Background:
- The proliferation of medical software and internet drug information resources necessitates quality assessment.
- A significant quantity of digital health tools do not equate to high quality.
- Effective ordering and classification of electronic medical tools are essential for reliable use.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the usefulness of computer-based medical databases and internet drug information resources.
- To highlight the need for quality control and classification of medical electronic tools.
- To introduce the MICROMEDEX databases system as a model for computer-aided medicine.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing computer-based medical databases.
- Assessment of internet drug information resources.
- Evaluation of the MICROMEDEX databases system as a reference tool.
Main Results:
- The quality of medical software and internet portals varies significantly.
- The MICROMEDEX databases system is identified as a valuable reference tool.
- A systematic approach to classifying electronic medical tools is beneficial.
Conclusions:
- The MICROMEDEX system serves as a model for effective computer-aided medical decision-making.
- Quality assurance and classification are vital for digital health resources.
- Careful selection of medical databases enhances clinical practice.