Computerized database management system for breast cancer patients

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Table 1 Descriptions of proposed system

Criteria	Descriptions	Proposed features
High security	Require username and password in order to gain access into the system.	User login page
	Provide differential accessible level for the user, where not all functions can be performed by some users.	Main menu page
	Indicate dates of modifications and updates.	Patient personal details and diagnosis report page
Time saving	Link several computers in the hospital together in order to allow the transfer of reports or data.	Server and client network
Time saving	Provide a feature that can rapidly view, retrieve, update and modify the database.	Patient personal details and diagnosis report page
Low cost and less man power	Low cost as all data are stored in the database rather than on hard copies.	MySQL database
Low cost and less man power	Require less man power as the database can be easily handled.	MySQL database
Unlimited storage	The MySQL database has near unlimited storage capability.	MySQL database
Less human error	All the data are stored in the permanent database with back-ups. Data will not be easily lost or erased.	MySQL database
Less human error	Feature allows user to insert the new patient data during patient registration and there is a notification given for missing information.	New patient registration page
Fast and easy to perform data analysis	Automatic calculation tools to assist data analysis and output graphs are plotted automatically.	Data analysis page