
582 | Glossary
documentation systems, (2) pharmacy information systems, (3) laboratory
information systems, and (4) radiology information systems.
Patient care support system System of components that make up each of the
specialty disciplines within health care and their associated patient care infor-
mation systems. The four systems most commonly found include (1) clinical
documentation systems, (2) pharmacy information systems, (3) laboratory
information systems, and (4) radiology information systems.
Patient-centered Change from a focus on illness/healthcare professional to a
focus on the patient/person with patients becoming active participants in ...