DFP10@albnyvm1.bitnet (11/24/90)
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, Wadsworth Center, New York State Dept.Health, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12201. (518) 474-7047, FAX (518) 474-8590. Home: 150 Mosher Rd, Delmar, NY 12054. (518)439-0049. BITNET: dfp10@albnyvm1 or dfp10@albnydh2. Internet: dfp10@uacsc2.albany.edu or dfp10@tethys.ph.albany. edu. Compuserve: 71777,212. Usenet: dfp10@leah.albany.edu.