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Comprehensive graphic-based display of clinical pathology laboratory data
John Bernard Henry1, Karen C Kelly
1Dept of Pathology, State University of New York, Upstate Medical University, 750 E Adams St, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA.
American Journal of Clinical Pathology
|March 21, 2003
Summary
Electronic patient records enhance data access and quality for better clinical decisions. Graphic displays of laboratory data are crucial for diagnosis and patient management.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Clinical Pathology
- Health Information Technology
Background:
- Increasing demands for patient data necessitate advanced retrieval and integration systems.
- Electronic patient records (EPRs) offer improved data access, quality, and versatility.
- Effective decision support relies on accessible, integrated patient information across care settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize the importance of graphic displays for laboratory data within EPRs.
- To consider clinician perception and data interpretation in redesigning reports.
- To develop user-friendly, graphic-based reports for diagnosis, management, and risk detection.
Main Methods:
- Review of current electronic patient record functionalities.
- Analysis of clinician needs regarding data display and interpretation.
- Conceptual design of enhanced graphic reporting for clinical pathology data.
Main Results:
- Graphic display of laboratory data is central to EPR evolution.
- User-friendly, graphic reports can highlight abnormalities and trends.
- Improved data visualization aids diagnosis, clinical management, and risk-factor detection.
Conclusions:
- Redesigning graphic reporting of laboratory data is essential for effective EPRs.
- Clinician perception and ease of interpretation must guide report design.
- Ideal systems provide comprehensive, graphic reports supporting clinical decision-making.