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The computer in the consultation.

N E Carson, Y K Oon

The Journal of Family Practice

|November 1, 1986

Summary

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Computers can enhance patient care in family practice, moving beyond administrative tasks. Future systems require high-speed, multitasking capabilities and integrated medical records for improved clinical applications.

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Area of Science:

Health Informatics
Computer Science in Medicine
Family Practice Technology

Background:

Current family practice software primarily addresses business aspects, neglecting patient care applications.
There is a need to shift focus towards utilizing technology for direct patient benefit.
The potential of computers in clinical settings remains largely untapped.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline a development in computer applications for enhanced patient care in family practice.
To propose the computer as a future consulting room tool.
To highlight the requirements for effective clinical computer systems.

Main Methods:

Conceptual outline of a computer system development for patient care.
Discussion of necessary hardware and software functionalities.

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Emphasis on integration with flexible and transportable medical records.

Main Results:

Identified a gap in current software, focusing on business over patient care.
Presented a vision for computers as integral to the patient consultation process.
Specified key system requirements: high-speed response, multitasking, and interrupt capability.

Conclusions:

Computers hold significant potential to improve patient care in family practice settings.
Future clinical computer systems must prioritize patient-focused applications.
Essential system features include advanced processing, multitasking, and seamless medical record integration.