Case study: Distributed processing: a strategy for health care computing

  • Authors:
  • Adrian V Stokes

  • Affiliations:
  • West Lambeth Health Authority, St Thomas' Hospital, Lambeth Palace Road, London SE1, UK

  • Venue:
  • Computer Communications
  • Year:
  • 1985

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Abstract

Hospitals deal with large amounts of data, which need to be accesed by different internal departments, each with its own particular needs. When information is passed within a District Health Authority from hospital to hospital the situation is more complex. A network in a major London hospital with external links is described with particular emphasis on its evolution and the need for versatility with cost effectiveness. Future plans are also discussed.