Summary
We describe the main features of our computerized Database for the management of an out-patient cardiology clinic.
The hardware is based on the mod. 5000/95 minocomputer by Unisys, with a 32 Mb central memory and 1 Gb hard disk, connected to a network of personal computers and terminals serving 5 extensions within the Bellaria Hospital (Administration, Admissions Office, Pharmacy, Cardiology, Gastroenterology).
The operating systems are Unix and MS-DOS. The operating language is the relational DataBase Oracle and the query language is SQL-PLUS.
The program manages patients’ records, lab test reports and appointments.
The patient’s record is made of several forms containing the identification data, the history, the lab exam results and the therapy.
Lab exam (ECG, Echocardiography, Holier, Stress Test) reports can be stored and printed by means of a coding system.
The appointments program is connected to the City Unified Appointment Center that manages the appointments for all the Hospitals and Health Care Centers of the metropolitan area.
The memorized data can be easily retrieved using the SQL-PLUS query language.
The main problem we are facing is to educate doctors, nurses and technicians to work ‘on-line’ with the computers.
We are confident that our system will make the routine work easier and will improve the clinical and research activities.
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Pinelli, G., Carini, G., Manini, G.L., Urbinati, S., Ruffini, M., Guazzotti, L. (1991). An out-patient clinic data base management system. In: Meester, G.T., Pinciroli, F. (eds) Databases for Cardiology. Developments in Cardiovascular Medicine, vol 115. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-3720-1_24
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