dfp10@leah.albany.edu (11/21/90)
Resource file: HSPNET INTRODUCTION
Introducing NEW BITNET LIST HSPNET-L@ALBNYDH2
* Hospital Computer Network Discussion Group and Data Base
[Update #2. Nov 20, 1990]
(ALBNYDH2 is a new BITNET node located at the New York State
Department of Health, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12201 (For
info. Attn. D.F. Parsons, Room C200, Wadsworth Center for
Laboratories and Research. Tel: (518)474-7047; Fax: (518)474-
8590). E-mail: Bitnet- DFP10@ALBNYVM1 or DFP10@ALBNYDH2;
Internet: dfp10@uacsc2.albany.edu; UseNet: dfp10@leah.albany.edu;
Compuserve: 71777,212).
* Owner = DFP10@ALBNYVM1 (Donald F. Parsons MD)
* Editor= DFP10@ALBNYVM1 (Donald F. Parsons MD)
HSPNET-L provides consultation, a monthly digest, and a data
base of hospital consultation networks. It emphasizes
restoration and extension of consulting for rural hospitals
by connection to major medical centers. All aspects
(hardware, software, network design and logic, staff
training, confidentiality of patient data, text encryption,
legal liabilities, etc) will be covered. Particular
attention will be paid to existing networks both in USA and
abroad. Transmission of text (e-mail and patient data
packages, and compressed clinical image data (x-rays, CAT,
MRI, HDTV - high definition TV, ultrasound, etc) will be
discussed using a variety of land-line, satellite and
computer-linked packet radio modes. The cost-effectiveness
of such distance-consulting will be reviewed (1) in the
light of declining rural-hospital acute-care/trauma
capabilities and of chronic care needing close monitoring
(e.g. chemotherapy), and (2) the economic benefits of
treating the patient in the home rural area rather than in a
distant large medical center.
On-line and off-line acute and chronic care consulting
will take precedence over extension of library medical-
literature computer searches, and over training programs
(these services are already extensively available
commercially). However, in remote areas, with low
accessability, or where there is a need for professional
training at rural hospitals in order to regain full
accreditation, they will be covered. The highly successful
State-wide specialized telephone switchboard services that
provide rapid access to on-duty consultants, and also the
use of Fax services for patient data will be covered.
At the beginning of each month an electronic journal,
"THE HSPNET-L MONTHLY DIGEST" (file: HSPNyymm DIG [e.g.
HSPN9011 DIG]) will be sent to subscribers. Also a series
of summary files, papers, and several data bases (e.g.
hospital network descriptions and contact persons for North
America and other countries) will be maintained and made
available by Listserv or FTP.
To sign onto the list send the following command to
LISTSERV AT ALBNYDH2:
SUB HSPNET-L (your full name) or to unsubscribe:
UNSUB HSPNET-L ID@node address
To obtain a file from the list send the following
command to LISTSERV AT ALBNYDH2:
GET HSPNET-L FILELIST
If you do not have Listserv interactive capability or
have other problems, send a request to the Owner
(DFP10@ALBNYVM1).
--
Donald F. Parsons MD, PhD, 150 Mosher Rd, DelmarNY 12054 (518)474-7047
Wadsworth Center L.&R.,Empire State Plaza,Albany, NY 12201-0509
Bitnet:dfp10@albnyvm1 Internet:dfp10@uacsc2.albany.edu Usenet:dfp10@leah.albany.edu Compuserve: 71777,212