An Unsuccessful Experience with Computerized Medical Records in an Academic Medical Center.

Dambro, Mark R.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1988

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An Unsuccessful Experience with Computerized Medical Records in an Academic Medical Center.

Dambro, Mark R.; And Others

Journal of Medical Education, v63 n8 p617-23 Aug 1988

Experience with the Computer Stored Ambulatory Record (COSTAR), a computerized medical records system, installed at a large primary care clinic at a university medical center is reported. Use of the system was terminated because clinic revenues could not cover operating costs. (Author/MLW)

Descriptors: Automation, Case Records, Clinics, Computer Oriented Programs, Costs, Higher Education, Medical Case Histories, Medical Education, Medical Schools, Primary Health Care, Recordkeeping, Teaching Hospitals

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Language: English

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