Medical Computing:  Cons and Pros,

Medical Computing: Cons and Pros,

Active / Technical Report | Accession Number: AD0768028 |

Abstract:

The author evaluates the application of computer technology to medicine and health services. Discussed are the efficiency of data banks in information retrieval, and the costs and utilization of computer hardware and software. Recommendations are made for improvements.

Author(s):

Lincoln, Thomas L.

Author Organization(s):

RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CALIF

Pagination:

0039

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:

Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR

Identifying Numbers

Report Number(s):

P-4965

Subject Terms

Communities of Interest:

Biomedical

Descriptor(s):

*COMPUTERS, *DATA PROCESSING, MEDICINE, RECORDS, INFORMATION RETRIEVAL

Field(s)/Group(s):

Information Science, Medicine and Medical Research, Computer Hardware

Keyword(s):

*MEDICAL COMPUTER APPLICATIONS, BIOMEDICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS, MEDICAL SERVICES

Report Date:

1973 Feb 01