Abstract
The use of automatic data processing machines for efficient storage, retrieval and analysis of diagnostic, therapeutic and survival data on cancer patients is well known. However, the use of such a system in a community hospital with a large volume of cancer patients is relatively new. A PDP-8 computer has been programmed to provide computer files that meet the basic needs of quality control in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Each computer file is designed to accept both 'patient-oriented' and disease-oriented' information. The patient-oriented part of the computer file consists of data on patient identification and medical history. All the clinical information regarding previous treatment, present and follow-up are stored in the disease-oriented part. The teletype and display scope are used for easy entry and retrieval of patients data. Simple numerical coding and multiple choice format of these computer files aid in the physicians' surveillance of cancer patients and serve as a basis for computerized tumour registry in a community hospital.
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