Medical Computing--Cons and Pros.

Thomas L. Lincoln

Expert InsightsPublished 1973

This paper examines some of the pitfalls encountered in introducing computing technology into the health care system. At present each institution entering the field rediscovers the same problems, and many of the same solutions. Although there is both a major centralized source of funds for medical computing work and a master plan, a key function is lacking--a medical computer design center. Such a center would be concerned with standards and specification of system performance. It would identify systems now in operation and analyze their reasons for success or failure. Also, it would increase the effectiveness of proposals for investigating and developing grants by establishing formalities and specifications for proposals. By setting up a proposal system based on engineering design specification, the center should be able to separate feasible from infeasible proposals and also, through the proposal process itself, give further substance to proposals. 39 pp. Ref.

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  • Year: 1973
  • Pages: 39
  • Document Number: P-4965

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