Abstrakt: |
A professional-grade, portable, desktop computer has been programmed to provide a computerized data base search of clinical material. This system provides reports detailing operative activity, morbidity, and mortality on a routine basis. Special data base searches can be performed using 1 of 20 predefined search criteria. These search criteria can be redefined at any time by the user. Data and program storage is provided by high-speed magnetic tape capable of holding up to 1,400 operation reports per tape. Uses include work load evaluation, identification of referral patterns, and operative result evaluation. |