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New Techniques to Meet New Demands

Paul Y. Ertel, MD; Edward L. C. Pritchett; Robert C. Chase, MS; J. Philip Ambuel, MD

JAMA. 1970;211(6):964-972.

Abstract
A computer based outpatient data system, which is used in a major pediatric teaching hospital, was designed to simplify record keeping in a large decentralized clinic operation and to conserve professional time. Family and case demographic information and clinical data are collected as critical bits (selected and unduplicated input). Data acquisition forms serve as integrated components of the patient's record and as vehicles to enhance patient flow. Error surveillance programs, external reports, and internal reports for administrative purposes are generated at nominal cost. In a period of 21 months, the processing of more than 187,000 forms demonstrates the efficacy of the system.

Author Affiliations
From the College of Medicine; the Outpatient Department, Children's Hospital (Drs. Ertel and Ambuel); and the Computer Center (Mr. Chase), Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Pritchett is a third-year student in the College of Medicine. Drs. Ertel and Ambuel are also with the Columbus Children and Youth Project.

Footnotes
Reprint requests to 561 S 17th St, Columbus, Ohio 43205 (Dr. Ertel).

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