Abstract:
The illustration of a patient’s history by a graphical primitive is discussed. Illustration
technology is presented which simultaneously represents quantitative examination findings
(e. g., laboratory values) and qualitative findings (e. g., from function diagnostics)
by a single geometrical figure. Depending on the medical results, this figure takes
on characteristic forms which can be identified as patterns typical for a specific
disease. The procedure developed is integrated in a user interface which is implemented
in the form of a computerized medical record for use on a pentop computer. This portable
computer assists the physician during ward rounds, supplies additional, intelligence-based
information, serves quality control, and streamlines working procedures making them
more efficient.
Keywords:
Pentop - Graphical User Interface - Graphical Data Representation - Electronic Medical
Record
