Abstract:
This work is based on practical experience acquired in the development of a hospital
information system in a university hospital in Nigeria. The paper discusses how accurate,
adequate and timely medical data can promote economy in health-care delivery in a
depressed economy. Existing constraints are identified and solutions offered for an
effective hospital information system. An effort has been made to illustrate how the
application of informatics technology can be cost effective in the long-term, by ensuring
effective and economic use of facilities and resources. Once an effective hospital
information is operative, provision of affordable health care in a depressed economy
would be feasible. To this end, the need for cooperation between countries to support
technology and manpower is emphasized.
Keywords:
Hospital Statistics - Hospital Information System - Information Technology - Cost
Effectiveness
