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An information system for head and neck tumors: Optimal use of abstracting and retrieval resources

Journal of Medical Systems volume 8, pages 217–228 (1984)Cite this article

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This report describes a symbiotic interaction between a hospital tumor registry and the physicians in a medical school department of otolaryngology. The tumor registry is responsible for collecting central registry data, entering both central registry and department-specific data, performing routine data maintenance functions, and tracking the patients over time. The departmental physicians collect site-specific data and, after entry into a computer-based data base management system, can access the information without intermediaries and at their convenience. The result is a comprehensive information resource for head and neck cancer. The development of a medical subspeciality information system, as a satellite to the central registry mechanism, is noteworthy in its low cost, frequent physican use, better patient tracking, improved patient care, and increased clinical relevance of registry activites. A subtle but pervasive benefit is the increased sense of mission experienced by all concerned.

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  1. Cancer Center, The University of Texas Medical Branch, 77550, Galveston, Texas

    James A. Hokanson Ph.D., Charles Stiernberg M.D., Francis B. Quinn M.D., Melinda McCracken M.S., Paula S. Dugat C.T.R., Patsy L. Richard R.T., Dave J. Luttman M.S. & John J. Costanzi M.D.

  2. Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health, The University of Texas Medical Branch, 77550, Galveston, Texas

    James A. Hokanson Ph.D., Charles Stiernberg M.D., Francis B. Quinn M.D., Melinda McCracken M.S., Paula S. Dugat C.T.R., Patsy L. Richard R.T., Dave J. Luttman M.S. & John J. Costanzi M.D.

  3. Department of Otolaryngology, The University of Texas Medical Branch, 77550, Galveston, Texas

    James A. Hokanson Ph.D., Charles Stiernberg M.D., Francis B. Quinn M.D., Melinda McCracken M.S., Paula S. Dugat C.T.R., Patsy L. Richard R.T., Dave J. Luttman M.S. & John J. Costanzi M.D.

  4. Department of Medicine, The University of Texas Medical Branch, 77550, Galveston, Texas

    James A. Hokanson Ph.D., Charles Stiernberg M.D., Francis B. Quinn M.D., Melinda McCracken M.S., Paula S. Dugat C.T.R., Patsy L. Richard R.T., Dave J. Luttman M.S. & John J. Costanzi M.D.

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Hokanson, J.A., Stiernberg, C., Quinn, F.B. et al. An information system for head and neck tumors: Optimal use of abstracting and retrieval resources. J Med Syst 8, 217–228 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02222170

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Keywords

  • Tumor Registry
  • Improve Patient Care
  • Symbiotic Interaction
  • Hospital Tumor
  • Data Maintenance