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Medical Facts File: a self service database of reference information.
N C Broering1, H Bagdoyan, D Fagan
1Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC 20007.
Proceedings. Symposium on Computer Applications in Medical Care
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Georgetown University Medical Center developed Medical Facts File, an in-house database for quick medical information retrieval. This system enhances user access to general medical knowledge, streamlining research processes.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Library Science
Background:
- The Dahlgren Memorial Library identified a need for a readily accessible online source for general medical information.
- Commonly asked reference questions informed the development of a specialized database.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate Medical Facts File, a newly developed in-house database.
- To showcase its utility as an online resource for quick medical query resolution.
Main Methods:
- Development of an in-house database, Medical Facts File, at Georgetown University Medical Center.
- Integration into Georgetown's Integrated Advanced Information Management Systems (IAIMS) Knowledge Network.
- Demonstration of use scenarios for initiating online searches.
Main Results:
- Medical Facts File provides a self-service, information look-up system.
- The database facilitates efficient searching through extensive library resources.
- It offers a time-saving solution for users seeking medical information.
Conclusions:
- Medical Facts File is an easy-to-use system designed to meet user needs for rapid access to medical information.
- The database represents an ongoing project with identified sections and potential for further development.
- It enhances the Dahlgren Memorial Library's offerings within the IAIMS Knowledge Network.