Hospital information systems—Friend or foe?

Conclusion

Hospital Information System—Friend or Foe? It is hoped that after reading this paper it is apparent that an HIS can be either. The executive sponsoring the project controls its fate. The system can be a friend, enhancing the success of the executive and his/her organization, or it can be an expensive disaster. If an organization initiates a system implementation haphazardly, without the commitment of the executive and a definite set of objectives to be achieved, it is risking disaster. Alternatively, if the techniques presented in this paper are adhered to, the organization can expect to reap the benefits provided by a successful integrated hospital information system. Friend or Foe—the decision is yours.