Nov. 2, 2009

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As mentioned previously, Dr. Parker presented us with an application example that seems to take parts and bits of other lectures we've had and made it a success. It was explained how using different methods of storing data depends on how the data is entered and retrieved. One other point that I found interesting was that it was mentioned that although the systems put into to place by Intermountain Healthcare was standards compliant, it was ensured that the systems were not standards dependent. This essentially means that if standards change, then the systems are adaptable to these changes without having to undergo major system reworking. This makes a lot of sense since although standards are designed to create a uniform method and set of requirements, the people defining these standards are not standard and changes to standards are made as opinions change.

Posted by Eric