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This study designed a web based NHIS hospital management system for the medical records
department of Lagos State University (LASUTH). The objectives of this study involve to:
develop a fully automated medical records operating system; achieve good computing skills
for the management and staff; improve accurate record keeping; and provide timely access to
patients and personnel records in the Lagos State University of Lagos. The study used Windows
Operating System; MySQL for the database and Python for the backend, JavaScript and
Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) for design purposes, working with a database schema and
interface for querying records and data. The study was designed with reliability and efficiency
as the mainstay, was directed at correcting the weaknesses and anomalies which exist in the
manual method so as to improve accurate records keeping. It also addressed the timely access
to patients and personnel records. Achievements of the design can be summarized as: The
outcome of high processing speed of the computerized system; patient’s records can be
retrieved easily; billing system in the hospital will be more effective; similarly, there is easy
access to clinical reports for research purpose and decision making. This system will look
forward to managing, storing and sharing of medical records. Finally, appropriate techniques,
training and high-quality training materials will be required for a successful implementation
and usage of the system.