Computerizing the cancer centre.
This article describes a PC-based computer network that caters for the clinical information needs of a cancer centre, crossing specialty boundaries and involving all members of the multidisciplinary team. Data are captured at all stages of patients' progress, from diagnosis through to treatment and follow-up. Office automation is integral to the system, which produces work-load and process audit information as well as clinical outcomes. Data are entered prospectively at the point of care by health care professionals, ensuring a high degree of clinical confidence. It incorporates internationally recognized datasets and its modular structure facilitates implementation and development.
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Department of Clinical Oncology, Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, Derby, UK.
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D003195:Computer Communication Networks / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003199:Computer Systems; D004739:England; D006801:Humans; D008495:Medical Oncology / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008838:Microcomputers; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*; D010044:Outpatient Clinics, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005791:Patient Care / Q000592:standards*; D018787:Radiation Oncology / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012984:Software