A computerized word-processing and data system for histology in a private medical laboratory
American Journal of Clinical Pathology
|March 1, 1979
Summary
This study details using computers for surgical pathology reports. Word processors aided report generation, while mini-computers managed patient data and billing.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Pathology Reporting Systems
Background:
- Traditional surgical tissue report preparation is time-consuming.
- Manual data management leads to inefficiencies in pathology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the utility of micro-computer and mini-computer systems in pathology.
- To streamline surgical tissue report generation and data management.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a Lanier Text Editor (word-processing micro-computer) for report creation.
- Employed a PDP 8/E mini-computer for data entry, storage, and manipulation.
- Developed formats for gross and microscopic descriptions stored on floppy disks.
Main Results:
- Achieved rapid computerized printing of surgical tissue reports.
- Enabled efficient entry, storage, and manipulation of historic, demographic, and diagnostic data.
- Facilitated cross-indexing of cases and data accumulation for billing.
Conclusions:
- Computerized systems significantly enhance efficiency in surgical pathology reporting.
- Word processing and mini-computer integration offer substantial benefits for data management and billing.
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