This also helps the user to decide whether a techical assistant should be called. Lastly, errors should be stored in a separate file for future retrieval if necessary by the systems administrator. Control of Data Data must be inputed to the server from a number of locations and people. First, lab data from outside the office needs to be inputed. Second, data regarding imaging studies needs to be retreived from hospitals, independent imaging associations and previous providers Lastly, data from hospitals regarding patient stays, discharge summaries and the aforementioned lab and radiologic studies need to be inputed.
Lets first discuss data acquisition.
Data can be hand delivered in an electronic disc or reel, or it can be delivered remotely. A great deal of apprehension exists concerning the remoted transfer of data over the internet. These issues will be discussed below in security . Suffice it to say that if both the client and server can agree on a safe method of remote data transfer it is feasible and preferable to physical delivery. Unfortunately, all centers may not have their data in a form to be transferred, or may prefer not to send electronic information be it by tape, disc, or remotely.