The development of a third generation system for entering microbiology data into a clinical laboratory information system

Autor: Eggert, Arthur A., Emmerich, Kenneth A., Spiegel, Carol A., Smulka, Gary J., Horstmeier, Patricia A., Weisensel, Marcia J.
Zdroj: Journal of Medical Systems; December 1988, Vol. 12 Issue: 6 p365-382, 18p
Abstrakt: Increased demands on technologists' time and the desire to have electronic storage of patient information have led to numerous computer-based efforts to manage microbiology data. Our approach to the design of a new microbiology subsystem has been to maximize the functionality without requiring unusual input devices. DEC VT100-compatible terminals are used for data entry and display. Data are displayed taking advantage of such features of these terminals as reverse video, highlighting, and scroll windowing. Numerous single-key instructions for invoking functions and changing cursor positions have been implemented to minimize keystrokes and to anticipate the entry sequences of the technologists. A program that allows the quick location and display of specimens and results is also included in the package.
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