Focusing on the laboratory, not the computer.
Much time and effort is spent comparing laboratory computer systems; the process is not unlike that of shopping for an automated chemistry analyzer. But the authors believe too little effort is expended in examining and understanding the laboratory functions that are to be computerized and, as a consequence, computer purchases fail to reach expectations. Here, they emphasize the importance of evaluating laboratory functions, particularly the area of communication and record keeping.
D003201:Computers; D006748:Hospital Departments / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010337:Pathology Department, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*