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A professional-grade, portable, desktop computer has been programmed to provide a computerized data base search of clinical material. This system provides reports detailing operative activity, morbidity, and mortality on a routine basis. Special data base searches can be performed using 1 of 20 predefined search criteria. These search criteria can be redefined at any time by the user. Data and program storage is provided by high-speed magnetic tape capable of holding up to 1,400 operation reports per tape. Uses include work load evaluation, identification of referral patterns, and operative result evaluation.
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Lewis, H.M., Wheeler, J.R. & Gregory, R.T. Clinical data base management by microcomputer. J Med Syst 6, 255–258 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00992801
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