DESIGN OF MEDICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS USER INTERFACE

The publication considers the relevance and purpose of medical information systems, as well tasks that should be solved by workers with their help. Functional capabilities main modules systems were inspected. A list most powerful is given, according to recommendations Ministry Health Ukraine, for use in institutions. Since each system has different a unique interface, this requires certain skills work system, understand properties principles designing user interface. concept interface investigated, its are specified. design quantitative methods assessing usability described. Based on result analysis, strengths weaknesses convenience identified. In particular, complexity analysis method gives possibility investigate actions from user's point view, parameters responsible functionality system. It been found increasing leads an increase number operations can carried out turn, GOMS makes it possible evaluate performance step effectiveness, predicting On one hand, correct assessment will make rationally adjust process development basis user’s previous skills. other knowledge effectively fully functional professional activities.