Newborn screening in the 80's--the automation of follow-up

The Genetic Diseases Program of the Illinois Department of Public Health has completed the requirements for automation of its newborn screening follow-up services. The integration of two databases containing laboratory and follow-up elements allows the system to: (1) process on-line information abou...

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Published in:Journal of medical systems 1988-04, Vol.12 (2), p.89-96
Main Authors: Kling, S, Nash, C, Jones, D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Illinois
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Newborn, Diseases - prevention & control
Information Systems
Mass Screening - organization & administration
Public Health Administration
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Summary:The Genetic Diseases Program of the Illinois Department of Public Health has completed the requirements for automation of its newborn screening follow-up services. The integration of two databases containing laboratory and follow-up elements allows the system to: (1) process on-line information about both normal and abnormal results on every baby screened in Illinois, (2) recall data previously entered and add follow-up criteria, (3) generate form letters, (4) track treatment and developmental progress of confirmed clients, (5) maintain permanent demographic registries, (6) transfer records to microfiche, and (7) generate reports for statistical analysis. The intent of this paper is to describe each of the above capabilities and demonstrate how automation has enhanced the follow-up component of newborn screening.
ISSN:0148-5598
1573-689X
DOI:10.1007/BF00997184