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1Victorian Public Health Training Scheme, La Trobe University and Department of Human Services, Victoria, Australia. negana@students.latrobe.edu.au
Abstract:
While various types of technologies continue to diffuse throughout the health and welfare sectors, there is one in particular that is ubiquitous -- the electronic database. Large databases are generally designed by information technology professionals with input from the health or welfare professional. However, whether large or small, an electronic database must have a data dictionary that is current and ideally derived from standards. This will avoid ambiguities and time consuming efforts which affect on precious resources.
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