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Hospital information systems (HIS): looking into the future.

M J Ball, J V Douglas

    Proceedings. Symposium on Computer Applications in Medical Care
    |January 1, 1991
    PubMed
    Summary

    Hospital information systems have not met expectations. However, recent advancements and events necessitate major healthcare changes, making the computer-based patient record achievable.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Informatics
    • Computer Science in Medicine
    • Healthcare Information Technology

    Background:

    • Hospital information systems (HIS) have historically underperformed, failing to meet the needs of healthcare providers and informaticians.
    • Significant events in 1991 highlighted critical deficiencies and the urgent need for transformation in healthcare systems.
    • Existing technologies present an opportunity to overcome past limitations in healthcare data management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To address the shortcomings of current hospital information systems.
    • To explore the potential of new technologies in healthcare.
    • To advocate for the realization of the computer-based patient record.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of the impact of 1991 events on healthcare systems.
    • Review of emerging technologies relevant to healthcare information management.
    • Assessment of the feasibility of implementing a computer-based patient record.

    Main Results:

    • Hospital information systems have not fulfilled their intended potential.
    • External factors and technological progress are creating a pivotal moment for healthcare IT.
    • The computer-based patient record is now a tangible possibility.

    Conclusions:

    • A paradigm shift is required in hospital information systems.
    • New technologies are key enablers for the future of electronic health records.
    • The transition to a computer-based patient record system is both necessary and achievable.

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