A total hospital information system at Kagoshima University Hospital.

At Kagoshima University Hospital, we have been developing the total hospital information system named THINK (total hospital information system of Kagoshima University), using a large-size computer system. In this system, the entry of data is done only once at the point of origin. The mutual use of data is done by various subsystems, and the user interface is uniformity. As a result of the speed, accuracy, and flexibility of the system's software, we have achieved efficient medical services and hospital management by a unified database; furthermore, we have improved medical care to patients and we can use this database for supporting not only medical education but also clinical research.