title: Automation at the point of care.
abstract: Clinical Information Systems (CISs) are systems of microcomputers used at patient bedsides to collect, process, retrieve and display information related to patient care. At our facility, 65 terminals are used in selected units and the CIS has virtually replaced paper charts in daily practice and documentation. Though currently employed in only a small number of hospitals, the use of CISs is expected to grow rapidly during the coming decade.
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authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Williams
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Brown
mesh_terms: D003199:Computer Systems; D006751:Hospital Information Systems; D008491:Medical Informatics Applications; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized; D008510:Medication Systems, Hospital; D008838:Microcomputers; D009737:Nursing Records