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Medical data-bases-telecommunications issues in the 1980s
Medical Informatics = Medecine Et Informatique
|January 1, 1980
Summary
This study addresses telecommunication challenges in accessing medical databases. A dedicated working group at the French MEDLINE Centre (IMA) resolved these issues, enabling access to European databases via networks like TRANSPAC and EURONET.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Health Information Management
Background:
- Accessing medical databases presents significant telecommunication challenges.
- The French MEDLINE Centre (IMA) faced difficulties in data access and network integration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe telecommunication problems in accessing medical databases.
- To present solutions implemented by a specialized working group at IMA.
- To analyze the impact of new European networks on French users' access and costs.
Main Methods:
- Formation of a telecommunications working group at IMA.
- Analysis of network developments (TRANSPAC, EURONET).
- Comparison of communication costs for various access configurations.
Main Results:
- A dedicated working group successfully managed and resolved telecommunication issues.
- French users can now access new European databases.
- Network developments have altered access configurations and associated costs.
Conclusions:
- Proactive problem-solving through specialized groups is effective for medical database access.
- Network evolution facilitates broader access to European medical information.
- Understanding and comparing communication costs is crucial for optimizing database accessibility.