Experiencia del registro electrónico de pacientes en un Servicio Universitario de Neonatología

Alfredo Aguila R,Pablo Valenzuela F

doi:10.4067/s0034-98872005000200014

Abstract

The electronic file is a reality in medical practice nowadays. We have a decade of experience with electronic files in a neonatology unit. We use a local network that consists in one server and 8 connected computers, distributed in the hospital. Filemaker Pro is used as database administrator and access to data is protected with passwords. Data entry is made by health care professionals in charge of the patients. Patient's reports and statistical information are based on data entered to the system. This methodology allows to have update clinical data, indexing of information, to maintain track of pharmacological indications, prescribe parenteral nutrition and obtain information for research purpose. It is possible therefore, with a minimal computing expertise, to devise electronic files that can improve the quality of health care.

Highlights

The electronic file is a reality in medical practice nowadays
La ficha clínica es un conjunto de registros, que recogen la información confidencial de cada paciente y en la cual están involucrados tanto un médico que trabaja solo, como numerosos profesionales de diferentes especialidades
Electronic technology: a spark to revitalize primare care? JAMA 2003; 290: 259-64

Summary

Experience with electronic files in a University Neonatology Unit

The electronic file is a reality in medical practice nowadays. We have a decade of experience with electronic files in a neonatology unit. Patient’s reports and statistical information are based on data entered to the system This methodology allows to have update clinical data, indexing of information, to maintain track of pharmacological indications, prescribe parenteral nutrition and obtain information for research purpose. It is possible with a minimal computing expertise, to devise electronic files that can improve the quality of health care (Rev Méd Chile 2005; 133: 241-5). Cumplimos en la actualidad una década desde la incorporación de la computación en la práctica diaria del Servicio de Neonatología del Hospital Clínico de la Universidad de Chile[2,3] y el resultado es similar a otros publicados por numerosos autores en otros lugares[4,5,6,7]. El sistema operativo de los PC es Windows 98 y 2000 profesional y sistema operativo 9.x en los iMac (con CPU G3)

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