Emerging Mosaic of Information Processing Standards for Computer Application in Medical Care Systems

The widespread use of low-cost computers and related equipment has highlighted the inherent incompatibility of computer designs and the need for standards. The standardization process conducted under the procedures prescribed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has produced an increasing number of standards. Even with this increase several areas remain in which system designers are faced with different computer designs and interfaces. However, there are standards that can be used to interconnect heterogeneous pieces of equipment simply.