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. 1991:381-5.

Conceptual data model for a central patient database

S Johnson  1 , C Friedman, J J Cimino, T Clark, G Hripcsak, P D Clayton
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Conceptual data model for a central patient database

S Johnson et al. Proc Annu Symp Comput Appl Med Care. 1991.

Abstract

This paper presents methods used to develop a conceptual model for a patient database forming the centerpiece of a clinical information system under development. Various modeling techniques are discussed using a simplified fragment of the model. A method for mapping the model onto a relational design optimized for single patient retrievals is described. The results section discusses a number of issues pertaining to the flexibility and usability of this architecture.

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