I. Definition of the Technology

A. Databases and Their Objectives
B. Terminology in the Area of Data Bases
C. Scientific Basis for Database Technology
D. Database Operation
II. Use of Databases in Health Care
A. Health Care Settings and the Relevancy of Database Technology
B. Current Health Care Applications of Databases
C. The Future Use of Databases in Health Care
D. The Effect of Databases on Health Care Costs, Quality, and Access
III. State of the Art of Database Technology in Health Care
A. Systems in Research or Development Status
B. Industrial Status
C. Current Directions of Development
IV. Appendix: Examples of Current Databases in Health Care
A. Public Health: CCPDS at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle
B. Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials: ECOG and RTOG at the Harvard Univ. Dept. of Public Health
C. Clinical Research: TOD and ARAMIS at Stanford University
D. HMO Support: COSTAR and the Harvard Community Health Service
E. Hospital Systems: POMCS at Coral Gables Variety Childrens
V. References.