Abstract
Operating systems and programming languages differ widely in their suitability for particular applications. The diversity of medical computing needs demands a diversity of solutions. Compounding this diversity is the decentralization caused by evolution of local computing systems for local needs. Relevant current trends in computing include increased emphasis on decentralization, growing capabilities for interconnection of diverse systems, and development of common data base and file server capabilities. In addition, standardization and hardware independence of operating systems, as well as programming languages and development of programmerless systems, continue to widen application opportunities.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 295-299 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Journal of Medical Systems |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jun 1 1983 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine (miscellaneous)
- Information Systems
- Health Informatics
- Health Information Management