Enhanced data acquisition using barcodes in a medical office microcomputer system

摘要

The development of this flexible medical office microcomputer system with an efficient data entry technique began in 1980. The system was designed to provide a full range of functions and reports useful to office management, patient care and clinical research. The system needed to be reliable, inexpensive, and simple to operate, yet easily adaptable to a variety of medical and surgical practices. The system is now in operation in eight facilities including offices engaged in family practice, gynecology and surgery, radiology, and urology. These practices range from one to twelve physicians.