Caring for Data

Synopsis

Looks at an operational database system, the North Staffordshire Patient Administration System. Focuses not on the technical service of the database, but on the overlapping and conflicting user views that must be reconciled. Looks at hospital administration as seen by an out-patients clerk, a clinic receptionist, a nursing sister and a ward clerk. Interviews consultants and administratorsm and looks at the medical records department.

Series

Health and Social Services Manager, The: Course B701

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.

Year of production

1994

Availability

Sale; 1997 sale: £140.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

computer systems; database management; hospital management; National Health Service; relational databases

Credits

Producer

John Jaworski

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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