Microcomputers in surgery: a data file and analysis program.
A microcomputer based patient data file and analysis system is both feasible and useful. One such system is described in this paper. The advantages and disadvantages of the system are discussed. It may be used in many patient-related specialties and will enable practitioners not only to file their data but more importantly to analyse it so that they can improve their performance and cost-effectiveness. It is the author's belief that few realize the potential of the microcomputer in clinical practice and many are put off computing and computerized recording and data analysis because of the size and the difficulties that most experience with larger minicomputer-based facilities.
D003113:Colonoscopy; D003201:Computers; D003219:Confidentiality; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D005371:Filing; D008499:Medical Records; D008838:Microcomputers / Q000191:economics; D009520:New Zealand; D012984:Software; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative