Integrated Electronic Pathology Software

MedDBase is setup with a fully integrated electronic pathology system that links directly with Labs such as HCA (Hospital Corporation of America) and TDL (The Doctors Lab). Request forms can be raised either at any time against a patient record or during an appointment. If the appointment specifies tests, i.e. a WellMan health screen may include a profile blood test, the lab form will pre-populate with any tests required. Extra tests can be ordered and added to the list via the MedDBase service picker. The Pathology Lab Request form is automatically created by the MedDBase software and contains all the patient information required, including a unique bar code that ensures complete accuracy when processing the tests.

When tests are requested, the pathology lab automatically sends the results back to the central MedDBase servers. The test results are then posted directly back to the patient medical record and a pathology work flow item can be triggered to inform the admin team or the requesting doctor. Email alerts can also be setup to send to the admin team and/or doctor when results are received.

The work flow item will allow the doctor to action the result with a follow up or re-assign. The Doctor can also assign a default assistant or team to deal with any follow up's needed as part of the work flow process.

MedDBase will highlight any abnormal test results to the user reviewing the results and allow repeat test results to be graphed over time, giving the doctor a visual record as well as data regarding patient test results.

Advanced configuration also allows you to customise the type of alerts received and define who receives critical alerts.

All numerical results received from the lab are extracted from the results and inserted in numerical form into the patient record allowing clinicians to chart against values provided by the lab.

Pathology Work Flow

Below is a work flow illustration detailing the processes involved in the request and receiving of test results.  

MedDBase is currently fully integrated with the following laboratories:

MMS are currently setting up further links with private and NHS hospitals to offer a wider choice of labs. If you are a lab and would like to join the list of MedDBase partner labs please contact us.

Pathology Billing

MEL (Med+DBase Electronic Labs) is completely integrated with the MedDBase billing system. This allows you to setup test prices and specific tariffs which can then be assigned to patient groups, employment companies or insurances companies.

When a doctor requests a test, a billing item relating to the test or tests requested is added to the patient or company’s current invoice automatically, removing the possibility of requested tests not matching an supplier invoice or allocated to an incorrect account.