title: Acquiring a laboratory computer system. Understanding the issues.
abstract: This article reviews the issues involved in introducing or upgrading computer automation in the clinical laboratory. The strengths and weaknesses of computers and computer systems are discussed. Information on selecting and educating the laboratory team who will use the computer and analyzing the needs of a particular laboratory is included.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles.
authors.forename: T L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Lincoln
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Aller
mesh_terms: D002984:Clinical Laboratory Information Systems; D003199:Computer Systems; D008838:Microcomputers; D012984:Software