[CentOS] OT: Suggestions for database for physicians patient records?

Mon Aug 20 15:34:16 UTC 2007
Ken Price <kprice at nowyouknow.net>

> Before you go throwing together a solution, you need to check the laws
> in your state and country.  Here in the US there are laws that say how
> patient data can be stored.  There are compliant software packages for
> Dr's and Hospitals that include everything they need including stuff
> like medical billing.
>
> Some of the newer systems also support the wireless tablet computers
> that the Dr's and Nurses carry from room to room.
>
> Just keep in mind, you are handling people's private information, so
> security is your #1 priority.
>
> -matt

Absolutely correct.  In addition, the cost/overhead of running this  
all in-house for such a small office doesn't necessarily make sense.   
It would be beneficial to look at online services that do exactly  
this.  In most cases access is through a light weight Win32 client, or  
simply a browser.

-ken