title: Computer applications in quality assurance.
abstract: To tackle the present and future demands of the health care system, a coordinated effort of science and technology is necessary. The information age is upon us, and the medical community desperately needs the assistance of the new tools technology has provided. The application of personal computers and information databases holds much promise for health care.
authors.affiliation: Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Lincolnshire, IL.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Thornton
mesh_terms: D016303:Clinical Pharmacy Information Systems; D004363:Drug Utilization / Q000592:standards; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D005568:Forms and Records Control; D006746:Hospital Bed Capacity, 500 and over; D006784:Hospitals, Teaching / Q000592:standards*; D007087:Illinois; D008510:Medication Systems, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D011358:Product Surveillance, Postmarketing; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*