The computer uses 18 CD-Rom drives in a juke box to store patient data. Copies of the newest and most recently reviewed patient records are stored in temporary hard disk cache files for faster access. Additionally, a subset of all the patients' data is stored on the hard disk to speed access while the CD-Rom is loading additional data. After the user logs in, patient data can be accessed in several ways according to assigned access privileges. Most recently tested patients.
Alphabetic name searches.
Only your patients will be listed. If your access includes teaching you can search the full database. The color of the access icons on the name list indicate which patients are yours and which are teaching cases. A record is kept of all teaching accesses to check for possible misuse of patient information. Diagnostic searches can be made for words or codes used in the patient Dx area.