Hospital OS
Thailand has developed a FOSS based EMR system for the use in Rural Hopitals. Developed using Linux, PostgreSQL and Java technologies, it is now in version 3.0. It looks quite robust and comprehensive, and it should be a very interesting project for most developing countries to get involved in.
The client is based on Java and Java Virtual Machine and the client software has to be installed on all clients, a bit of a let down as a web based interface will allow anyone to access the system quite easily without any additional addition of software. But a specialised client adds speed and security sometimes.
Report generation seems to require MS Access, which is also something to work on. Why not the new Open Office Base?
The project is funded and supported by a few organizations based in Thailand, which is a plus point for a FOSS application.
Features curently available:
- Registration and simple Electronic Medical Record system
- Out-patient service
- In-patient service
- Investigation: X-ray, Laboratory request and result report
- Pharmacy: dispensary and stock
- Cashier
- Management information system and Financial Information Management system
