1. Computerized patient management in a nephrology department.
- Author
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Degoulet P, Aimé F, Prinseau J, Moulonguet Doleris L, Devriès C, Kreis H, Marichal JF, Jacobs C, Réach I, and Viron B
- Subjects
- Humans, Hypertension therapy, Medical Records, Renal Dialysis, Computer Systems, Hospital Departments, Information Systems, Kidney Failure, Chronic therapy, Nephrology
- Abstract
An integrated approach is described for the computerized management of a nephrology department. On a medical point of view, the system comprises a minimum medical record for every patient, different specialized records and knowledge bases presently covering hypertension, diabetes and chronic renal failure. From a technical point of view, the methodology used integrates data and knowledge management techniques. Various individual reports facilitate patient management. For hypertensive patients, an expert system is combined with the record system. The results of a preliminary evaluation are reported and future developments considered.
- Published
- 1989