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Computerisation and microprocessing within urology.
1Department of Urology, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow.
British Journal of Urology
|December 1, 1987
Summary
Computing is increasingly used in medicine, particularly in urology for data management and patient interviews. A dedicated society coordinates these advancements in urological computing.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Urology
Background:
- Computing and microprocessing are integral to daily life.
- Medical applications of computing have seen limited adoption.
- Urology has begun to leverage computing for administrative and clinical tasks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the growing role of computing in urology.
- To showcase recent advancements in urological software.
- To introduce the Urological Computing Society as a coordinating body.
Main Methods:
- Review of current computing applications in urology.
- Identification of specific software developments (e.g., urodynamic programs, patient interviewing tools).
- Mention of the establishment and role of the Urological Computing Society.
Main Results:
- Computing facilitates data handling and appointment systems in urology.
- Urodynamic and patient interviewing programs have been developed.
- The Urological Computing Society (formed in 1987) acts as a central forum.
Conclusions:
- Computing offers significant potential to enhance urological practice.
- Continued development and coordination are crucial for advancing urological computing.
- The Urological Computing Society plays a key role in this progress.