POISE: A Patient Oriented Information System and Environment

Abstract

An integrated Patient Oriented Information System and Environment is described. This approach exploits the structured file. The advantages of modular growth and ease of integration of "modules" are discussed. The methods of data capture and the types of processing presently utilized are outlined. Two modules, Cardiology and Medical Records, are discussed in detail. Reference is made to the incorporation of future modules. The effective utilization by user is discussed and emphasized. Personnel, software and hardware requirements are described briefly.