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First year's experience of the MAClinical Computer Workstations Project.

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  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC.

Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
|January 1, 1990
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MAClinical workstations are proving valuable for patient care, education, and research in hospitals. Future plans include expanding this information technology to affiliated hospitals and developing new software applications.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Clinical Information Systems

Background:

  • MAClinical workstations have been deployed in a hospital setting for one year, supporting patient care, education, and research.
  • Initial deployment included eight workstations, with an expansion to ten additional machines for faculty use.
  • Increased programming staff supports ongoing software development for the MAClinical project.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the utility and impact of MAClinical workstations in a clinical setting.
  • To outline future expansion plans for the MAClinical project, including hardware and software development.
  • To explore the role of information technology in medical practice, research, and teaching.

Main Methods:

  • Installation and utilization of MAClinical workstations on hospital wards.

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  • Distribution of workstations to faculty members.
  • Ongoing software development and planning for future enhancements.

    • Main Results:

    • Workstations have demonstrated utility in teaching and patient care over the past year.
    • The MAClinical project has successfully expanded its installed base and programming capacity.
    • The project is positioned for future growth, including expanded hardware and software capabilities.

    Conclusions:

    • MAClinical workstations offer significant benefits for clinical education and patient care.
    • Continued investment in information technology is crucial for the future of medical practice and education.
    • Teaching hospitals serve as vital environments for developing and implementing clinical information systems.