Microelectronics and Medicine

Synopsis

A non-technical film illustrating the applications of computers in medicine. Concentrates on patient-care applications and shows computers being used in general practice, nursing care, diagnosis and patient monitoring.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Video; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 17 min. Videocassette. VHS. col. 17 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1982

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

General audiences with an interest in computing or medicine.

Subjects

Information technology; Medical sciences

Keywords

computer applications; computer systems; general practice; medical diagnosis; nursing; patient monitoring

Credits

Writer

Ian F Sommerville

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

University of Strathclyde Audio Visual Media Services

Sponsor

Name

University of Strathclyde, Department of Computer Science

Distributor

Name

CFL Vision