Exchange of information between community and central health authorities. Development of an EDP system for information processing in the communities
Grimsmo, A.; Sundnes, K.H.
Tidsskrift for den Norske Laegeforening Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin Ny Raekke 115(12): 1517-1520
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0029-2001 PMID: 7770858 Document Number: 446130
The Ministry of Health and Social Affairs has started a research program introducing information technology into the float of information between central and local authorities. The prospect is to make a better platform for statistics and planning. This article describes the process of designing a computer program designed to meet the needs of the local authorities. The result is a program that integrates sending and receiving of data with preparation of the local annual report. An evaluation revealed that the need of such computer tools and support is greatest in the small municipalities.