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Politics : Politics for Pros- moderated
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To: Bridge Player who wrote (344096)1/19/2010 6:26:22 PM
From: ManyMoose  Read Replies (1) of 793917
 
I don't think it would take a major effort to design such a system. My doctor can already see x-rays and other lab tests on-line.

It would just have to be more universal, and would save a lot of money.

I do have to say, though that designing a database is simple in theory but when you bring people with vested interests in existing infrastructure and data into the equation the discussion becomes endless, contentious, and fruitless.

I speak from experience on this. I helped design a national database for trees and other vegetation. As part of that I reviewed every handbook for measuring trees in the country. They all did exactly the same thing, but were incompatible.

To me it was a simple fix, but others argued for their favorite nit and it took FOREVER. Trees are a lot simpler than the human body, too.

We were all government bureaucrats. I thought we needed iron-clad orders to consolidate, and argued for a 'czar' that would break up disputes. Never happened.
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