Ragan D P
Radiology. 1978 Dec;129(3):777-81. doi: 10.1148/129.3.777.
The realization by radiation therapists that computerized patient information is a valuable resource is slowly evolving. The uses of this data include business, quality control, and research applications. Computer applications in these areas have been limited due to the small numbers of patients and the complexity of radiation therapy problems. Reductions in costs and improved programming techniques over the last decade have made information processing computer systems feasible. Measureable progress has been made in the areas of billing and scheduling systems, improved department data handling systems, and increased participation in cooperative groups with increased data handling capability. A review of costs in terms of dollars, time, and effort supports the use of information processing systems in therapy.
放射治疗师逐渐认识到计算机化的患者信息是一种宝贵资源。这些数据的用途包括商业、质量控制和研究应用。由于患者数量较少以及放射治疗问题的复杂性，这些领域的计算机应用一直受到限制。在过去十年中，成本的降低和编程技术的改进使信息处理计算机系统变得可行。在计费和调度系统、改进的部门数据处理系统以及数据处理能力增强后更多地参与合作组等方面已经取得了可衡量的进展。从资金、时间和精力方面对成本进行的审查支持在治疗中使用信息处理系统。
