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The Johns Hopkins Oncology Clinical Information System
Journal of Medical Systems
|April 1, 1983
Summary
Johns Hopkins developed a clinical information system for patient care, research, and administration. This MUMPS-based system on a PDP-11 computer supports daily operations and data analysis for oncology research.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Oncology
- Health Administration
Background:
- Clinical information systems are crucial for modern healthcare delivery.
- Effective data management supports patient care, research, and administrative efficiency.
- The Johns Hopkins Oncology Center sought to integrate these functions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development and functions of a clinical information system.
- To highlight its utility in patient care, research, and administration.
- To showcase its application in specialized programs like blood pheresis and infectious disease.
Main Methods:
- Development of a dedicated clinical information system.
- Utilizing a minicomputer (PDP-11) programmed in MUMPS.
- Collecting and utilizing patient medical status and laboratory data.
Main Results:
- The system supports daily patient care and clinical decision-making.
- Facilitates retrospective and prospective research studies.
- Manages specialized programs such as blood pheresis.
- Aids in the study and treatment of infectious diseases.
- Streamlines administrative functions including scheduling and cost control.
Conclusions:
- The clinical information system enhances patient care, research, and administrative operations.
- Its flexible design supports diverse applications within an oncology center.
- The system demonstrates the value of integrated data management in healthcare.
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