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Computers in the clinical laboratory: what we have learned.

T L Lincoln

    Medical Instrumentation
    |July 1, 1978
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    Clinical laboratory computer systems manage specimen processing and reporting. Their effectiveness relies on hardware reliability and internal system control for efficient priority response.

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    Area of Science:

    • Clinical laboratory science
    • Medical informatics
    • Healthcare management

    Background:

    • Clinical laboratories process specimens to generate results for patient care.
    • Laboratory computer systems play a crucial role in managing workflow and data.
    • Effective laboratory operations require efficient work allocation and timely reporting.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the function of clinical laboratory computer systems.
    • To highlight the importance of computer systems in managing laboratory workflow.
    • To identify key factors influencing the effectiveness of laboratory computer systems.

    Main Methods:

    • The study conceptualizes the clinical laboratory as a piecework activity.
    • It analogizes laboratory operations to light industry processes.
    • It emphasizes the role of the computer as a work allocation control system.

    Main Results:

    • Laboratory computers function as work allocation control systems.
    • They monitor and direct intricate, piecework-like laboratory activities.
    • System effectiveness is contingent upon hardware reliability.

    Conclusions:

    • Clinical laboratory computer systems are essential for managing specimen processing and priority reporting.
    • Hardware reliability and internal control are critical for optimal system performance.
    • Effective laboratory computer systems enhance overall clinical laboratory efficiency and responsiveness.

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