Hospital Management System (HMS)
Software that brings together hospital administrative workflows such as patient registration, appointments, billing, inventory, and reporting. Available modules vary by system.
Healthcare Software Glossary & Knowledge Hub
A practical guide to hospital software, clinical documentation, surgical technology, and healthcare operations. These definitions describe general concepts; product capabilities should be confirmed on the relevant product page.
Endoscopy Capture
The process of recording still images and video from an endoscopy system for documentation and later review. Storage and sharing options depend on the capture system.
Clinical Reporting
The process of documenting a procedure or examination in a report, including observations, images, and findings entered by the clinical team.
Surgical Robotics
Computer-assisted systems that let a surgeon control surgical instruments. Capabilities and suitable procedures depend on the specific system and clinical setting.
Surgical Training
Structured education that may include lectures, simulation, observation, and supervised practice. The format and participation requirements depend on the programme.
Hospital Planning
Planning a healthcare facility around its services, spaces, equipment, staffing, and operational needs.
Healthcare Logistics
Coordinating the movement and delivery of healthcare equipment and supplies, including transport planning and shipping documentation.
DICOM
Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine: a standard for communicating and managing medical imaging information and related data.
FHIR
Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources: an HL7 standard for exchanging healthcare information electronically. Support must be assessed for each product and integration.
OPD and IPD Workflows
Outpatient Department (OPD) workflows cover care without admission; Inpatient Department (IPD) workflows cover care during hospital admission. Software can help organise the associated records and administration.
Standardized Terminology
Clinical Workflows
Interoperability Standards
Healthcare Operations
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