Computer Programs in Clinical and Laboratory Medicine

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Health & Well Being, Medical, Specialties, Internal Medicine, General
Cover of the book Computer Programs in Clinical and Laboratory Medicine by D. John Doyle, Springer New York
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: D. John Doyle ISBN: 9781461235767
Publisher: Springer New York Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: D. John Doyle
ISBN: 9781461235767
Publisher: Springer New York
Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

This book is the result of several years of enthusiastic planning and effort. Much of this enthusiasm came from the experience of devel{)ping Critical Care Consultant, a large BASIC program for critical care applications (St. Louis, C. V. Mosby, 1985). Working with clinicians showed me that many were interested in learning about clinical applications of computers (and even programming in small doses) but were faced with a paucity of clinical application software. Few had the time or training to develop any such software on their own. After a search through the existing medical literature unearthed relatively little in the way of usable programs, I decided that a series of small clinical applications programs would be of use to the medical community. At the onset a number of strategic decisions were made: (1) the programs would be written in BASIC, in view of its universal popularity, (2) the units used for clinical laboratory tests would be those in common use in the United States, (3) the programs would be simple and easily understood and employ no exotic tricks that were not easily transported across computers, (4) references to the literature would be provided to allow the clinician to critically assess the algorithm or method used himself or to follow up on subsequent criticisms that may have been published, and (5) the programs would demonstrate reasonable standards of software engineering in terms of clarity, transĀ­ portability, documentation, and ease of modification.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book is the result of several years of enthusiastic planning and effort. Much of this enthusiasm came from the experience of devel{)ping Critical Care Consultant, a large BASIC program for critical care applications (St. Louis, C. V. Mosby, 1985). Working with clinicians showed me that many were interested in learning about clinical applications of computers (and even programming in small doses) but were faced with a paucity of clinical application software. Few had the time or training to develop any such software on their own. After a search through the existing medical literature unearthed relatively little in the way of usable programs, I decided that a series of small clinical applications programs would be of use to the medical community. At the onset a number of strategic decisions were made: (1) the programs would be written in BASIC, in view of its universal popularity, (2) the units used for clinical laboratory tests would be those in common use in the United States, (3) the programs would be simple and easily understood and employ no exotic tricks that were not easily transported across computers, (4) references to the literature would be provided to allow the clinician to critically assess the algorithm or method used himself or to follow up on subsequent criticisms that may have been published, and (5) the programs would demonstrate reasonable standards of software engineering in terms of clarity, transĀ­ portability, documentation, and ease of modification.

More books from Springer New York

Cover of the book The Marriage Motive: A Price Theory of Marriage by D. John Doyle
Cover of the book Topics in Model Validation and Uncertainty Quantification, Volume 4 by D. John Doyle
Cover of the book The Delta Model by D. John Doyle
Cover of the book Atlas of Lymph Node Pathology by D. John Doyle
Cover of the book Parental Involvement in Childhood Education by D. John Doyle
Cover of the book Cancer Biology and the Nuclear Envelope by D. John Doyle
Cover of the book Adolescence: An Ethological Perspective by D. John Doyle
Cover of the book Recent Advancements in Gene Expression and Enabling Technologies in Crop Plants by D. John Doyle
Cover of the book Advances in TNF Family Research by D. John Doyle
Cover of the book Diagnostic Pathology of Pleuropulmonary Neoplasia by D. John Doyle
Cover of the book Race and Social Problems by D. John Doyle
Cover of the book The Management Of Cultural World Heritage Sites and Development In Africa by D. John Doyle
Cover of the book Fundamentals of Dermatology by D. John Doyle
Cover of the book Biology of Menopause by D. John Doyle
Cover of the book Island Disputes and Maritime Regime Building in East Asia by D. John Doyle
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy