A Computer-Based Diagnostic/Information Patient Management System for Isolated Environments. MEDIC Ten Years Later

Abstract

A computer based patient management system for isolated environments (MEDIC) is described. Four diagnostic modules have been developed. These include: abdominal pain, chest pain, psychiatric disorders, and dental problems. Other modules, including trauma, orthopedic disorders, and medical administration , are being prepared. This paper addresses the development of MEDIC and its effectiveness after ten years of research. Keywords: Medical computer applications; Military medicine; Medicine; Clinical medicine; Diagnosis; Treatment; Decision making; Information systems; Internal medicine; Cardiovascular diseases; Pulmonary diseases; Abdomen; Pain; Mental Disorders: Psychiatry; Oral diseases; Dentistry; Medical services.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 04, 1987
Accession Number
ADA177978

Entities

People

  • Bernard L. Ryack

Organizations

  • Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Data Storage Systems
  • Databases
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Environment
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Information Systems
  • Intestinal Diseases
  • Medical Personnel
  • Mental Disorders
  • Military Medicine
  • Pain
  • Signs And Symptoms

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

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  • Mental Health of Military Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Risk Factors, Prevalence, Symptoms, and Treatment.
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