title: Using a computer database to increase efficiency in the practice setting.
abstract: A computerized database is an invaluable tool for planning and managing patient care. The design and function of two databases for an ambulatory cardiology setting are discussed in this article. Information about patients with hyperlipidemia and with permanent pace-makers was entered into the custom-designed databases. The benefits of using computers for record keeping, such as improved organization and efficiency, are also addressed.
authors.affiliation: Cardiac Surgery Department, Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester, Mass.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Perry
mesh_terms: D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D016208:Databases, Factual / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D004526:Efficiency; D006801:Humans; D011216:Practice Management, Medical / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D012984:Software / Q000592:standards*