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A system has been developed that can take a full urological history, including incontinence. Its development and eventual implementation on IBM-compatible machines is described. Patients interact with the computer using a light pen, selecting from multiple-choice answers. A printout is produced that shows the history and recommendations for initial investigations. Contraindications to investigations are highlighted and warnings generated. To date, >600 patients have used this system. Potential exists for linking both the history-taking system and our multi-user departmental system with an appointments system.
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Glen ES, Small DR, Morrison LM, Pollock K (1989) Urological history taking and management recommendations by microcomputer. Br J Urol 63:117–121
Morrison LM, Small DR, McAlister A, Glen ES (1987) Psychiatric aspects of female incontinence. Abstract, Proceedings of the 17th Annual Meeting of the International Continence Society, Bristol, UK, Sept. 3–5, pp 139–140
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Glen, E.S., Small, D.R. & Morrison, L.M. Computer databases in urology: History taking and patient management. World J Urol 8, 136–139 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01576758
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01576758