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  Sensitivity of hospital-based surveillance for severe disease: a geographic information system analysis of access to care in Kilifi district, Kenya 

  Moïsi, Jennifer C; Nokes, D James; Gatakaa, Hellen; Williams, Thomas N; Bauni, Evasius; Levine, Orin S; Scott, J Anthony G (‎2011-2-01)‎
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  Design and implementation of a hospital information system for the Palestine Red Crescent Society in Lebanon 

  Rossi, L.; Materia, E.; Hourani, A.; Yousef, H.; Racalbuto, V.; Venier, C.; Osman, M. (‎2009)‎

  A case-mix hospital information system was designed and implemented in Palestine Red Crescent Society hospitals in order to support the network of Palestinian hospitals in Lebanon and to improve the health of refugees in the country. The system is based on routine collection of essential administrative and clinical data for each episode of hospitalization, relying on internationally accepted diagnostic codes. It is a computerized, user-friendly information system that is a stepping-stone towards better hospital management and evaluation of quality ...
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  Cancer patients' desire for information: a study in a teaching hospital in Saudi Arabia 

  Al Amri, A.M. (‎2009)‎

  Relatives of cancer patients in Saudi Arabia tend to believe that telling the truth to the patient could lead to harm and suffering. This study assessed the attitudes of Saudi Arabian cancer patients towards disclosure of cancer diagnosis and prognosis, and benefits and adverse effects of therapy. A questionnaire survey was administered to patients attending the oncology service between January 2002 and December 2005 before they knew their diagnosis. Of 114 patients interviewed, all except 1 [‎99%]‎ wished to know all the information about their ...