title: Lack of adequate medical involvement in patient centred information technology.
abstract: A pre-requisite to successful systems, recognised in all industries for many years, is adequate user involvement. However, lack of medical involvement continues to be a major reason for the failure of computerised clinical systems. This paper explores why this is the case. It examines the underlying reasons for lack of involvement by doctors and discusses possible solutions.
authors.affiliation: North Western Health Board, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim, Ireland.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Colreavy
mesh_terms: D001292:Attitude to Computers; D006801:Humans; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized; D009816:Office Automation; D010819:Physician's Role; D012985:Software Design