[Exchange of information between community and central health authorities. Development of an EDP system for...

The Ministry of Health and Social Affairs has started a research program introducing information technology into the float of information between central and local authorities. The prospect is to make a better platform for statistics and planning. This article describes the process of designing a computer program designed to meet the needs of the local authorities. The result is a program that integrates sending and receiving of data with preparation of the local annual report. An evaluation revealed that the need of such computer tools and support is greatest in the small municipalities.