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Reporting results from a clinical pharmacological laboratory using a microcomputer
1Department of Pharmacology, University of Cape Town Medical School, South Africa.
Journal of Medical Systems
|February 1, 1989
Summary
Analytical pharmacology labs can now provide valid patient results faster. A microcomputer with "artificial intelligence" programs overcomes manual data handling delays, improving report quality.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacological analysis
- Clinical laboratory science
- Artificial intelligence in medicine
Background:
- Analytical pharmacological laboratories are responsible for result validity.
- Manual data handling is time-consuming, limiting timely validity assessments.
- Diagnostic and pharmacokinetic data availability does not overcome manual processing limitations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the temporal difficulties in providing valid patient results.
- To enhance the detail and incisiveness of laboratory reports.
- To explore the use of artificial intelligence in pharmacological data analysis.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a microcomputer system.
- Development and utilization of a suite of True Basic programs.
- Incorporation of "artificial intelligence" capabilities within the software.
Main Results:
- The microcomputer system successfully overcame staff time limitations.
- The system enabled the issue of more incisive and detailed patient reports.
- Validity assessments for patient results were significantly improved.
Conclusions:
- Microcomputer-based artificial intelligence programs are effective solutions for analytical pharmacology labs.
- This technology enhances the efficiency and quality of patient result reporting.
- Automated data handling improves the diagnostic capabilities of pharmacological laboratories.
