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tion; and finally, maintenance, review, and destruction. If the system needs major
upgrading outside of the scope of the maintenance phase, needs to be replaced be-
cause of technologic advances, or if the business needs change, a new project is
launched, the old system is destroyed, and the life cycle begins anew.
SDLC is a way to deliver efficient and effective information systems that fit with
the strategic business plan of an organization. The business plan stems from the
mission of the organization. In the world of health care, this includes the needs as-
sessment ...