title: [EDP registration of the types of tests, working procedures and diagnosis in a department of histopathology. Minimum dataset for assessment of the workload].
abstract: The aim of the study was to develop a computer-based system for measuring workload in a department of histo- and cytopathology using routine registration of a minimum dataset. A group with representatives from the laboratory technicians, the pathologists and the secretaries defined 18 types of specimens. By studying each step of specimen processing it was shown, that 14 items for technical details could cover all the work done in the department. This information was collected in a computer-based system connected to the hospital network. The measurement of workload is essential for the efficient management of laboratory services. The registration of specimen types and a minimum dataset for specimen processing describes the work done in a department of histo- and cytopathology.
authors.affiliation: Patologisk-anatomisk institut, Amtssygehuset i Herlev.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Bjerregaard
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Alstrup
authors.forename: J N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Jørgensen
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hannibal
authors.forename: E D
authors.initials: ED
authors.lastname: Jensen
mesh_terms: D003199:Computer Systems; D003718:Denmark; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D001330:Electronic Data Processing; D006652:Histological Techniques; D006801:Humans; D007755:Laboratories, Hospital; D010337:Pathology Department, Hospital; D012042:Registries; D013048:Specimen Handling; D016526:Workload