Integrated Bed-Side Computer for Patient-oriented data entry

Abstract

 The conventional bed side data entry terminals, for example, Notebook Computer, PDA and Wireless handy terminal are not the best solution for the hospital information systems of Electronic Patient Record era. They belong to medical staff not to patients. The needs of bed side terminal is always increasing. It is difficult to use so many terminals that realize portability, high performance, and low cost at the same time.

 Bed-side computer for every patient provides many advantages in the field of risk management, patient amenity, and disclosure of electronic patient record. That integrates TV and Web-based terminal. There are two approaches. The highly customized PC-based terminal is optimal solution for bed side needs. On the other hand, the consumer TV game console with broadband (100Mbps) adapter provides basic function by extremely low cost.