title: Use of a microcomputer database system in a statewide effort for data collection in medical genetics.
abstract: The Genetics Office Automation System (GOAS) is a database management system for the collection and reporting of medical genetics data. We have previously reported on its implementation in a single university center [1,2]. We report here on its implementation in a coordinated data collection effort for the State of Missouri. We discuss the current status of the data collection activities and procedures to share data collected at an individual center with state, regional, and national data collection efforts.
authors.affiliation: Medical Informatics Group, University of Missouri-Columbia 65202.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Mitchell
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Cutts
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hess
mesh_terms: D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods*; D003628:Database Management Systems; D016208:Databases, Factual; D005826:Genetics, Medical; D008838:Microcomputers; D008923:Missouri; D012041:Regional Medical Programs; D012984:Software