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What are the basic components and functions of databases? What are their uses in healthcare? If you're using any references please list it as your resource.
Components of database:
Functions of database:
Healthcare database serves to replace the paper documents, file folders, and filing cabinets of old. The data is now more convenient and immediate.
Most commonly used in healthcare is the OLTP (online transaction processing) database
The OLTP database structure accommodates the creation of a wide range of transactional applications: EHRs, lab systems, financial systems, patient satisfaction systems, patient identification, ADT tracking, administration, billing and payment processing, research, HR, and education
They have the following applications (and therefore the following databases):