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The MAClinical Workstation Project at Georgetown University.

N C Broering1

  • 1Georgetown University Medical Center Library, Washington, D.C. 20007.

Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
|July 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

The MAClinical Workstation Project trains medical students in medical informatics using specialized computer workstations. This initiative aims to develop essential information query habits for future medical practice.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Medical Education Technology

Background:

  • The MAClinical Workstation Project was initiated to equip medical students with the computer skills necessary for future medical practice.
  • Georgetown University Medical Center Library leads this project in collaboration with the School of Medicine, providing comprehensive technical support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To instill information query habits in medical students during their clinical training.
  • To provide hands-on experience with medical informatics tools and systems.

Main Methods:

  • Development and deployment of specialized computer workstations (Macintosh) for medical students.
  • Integration of workstations into the local area network (LAN) for access to academic and library information systems.
  • Installation of various software systems, including a history and physical (H&P) writer, diagnostic support, drug information, and literature access.

Main Results:

  • The project has expanded from nine computers in 1988 to thirty, distributed across university hospital settings and affiliated hospitals.
  • Students utilize workstations for tasks such as patient record preparation, diagnostic checks, and accessing medical literature.
  • Workstations facilitate practical application of medical informatics in daily clinical activities.

Conclusions:

  • The MAClinical Workstation Project successfully integrates technology into medical education, enhancing students' preparedness for practice.
  • The initiative fosters the development of critical information management skills essential for modern healthcare professionals.

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