Information Sharing System on Periodic Health Examinations by A Regional Medical Association

Abstract

 We developed an information sharing system by recording the results of in company periodic health examinations on a database at our centre with the cooperation of companies that have contracts with the Kokura Medical Association. Member doctors of the Association can share this information. Shared information includes text information, chest X-ray images, double contrast gastrography and electrocardiograms.

 Registered doctors access the database centre by ISDN and check workers medical information using browser software. A registered IC card is needed to gain access. The centre has distributed magnetic cards to companies staff and their identification is verified by card information.

 This system enables the sharing of medical information within the Kokura Medical Association and contributes the better regional medical service.