Databases in Healthcare.

Abstract

This report defines database design and implementation technology as applicable to healthcare. The relationship of technology to various healthcare settings is explored, and the effectiveness on healthcare costs, quality and access is evaluated. A summary of relevant development directions is included. Detailed examples of 5 typical applications (public health, clinical trials, clinical research, ambulatory care, and hospitals) are appended. There is an extended bibliography. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA086838

Entities

People

  • Gio Wiederhold

Organizations

  • Stanford University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Software
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Databases
  • Health Services
  • Information Processing
  • Information Science
  • Information Systems
  • Medical Personnel
  • Patient Care
  • Therapy

Fields of Study

  • Medicine
  • Political science

Readers

  • Business Analytics
  • Medical or Health Care Field.