Method for resolving workflow conflicts of multiple connected information systems to a central data management system

摘要

In a healthcare data management system having autonomous information systems for scheduling procedures on imaging modalities via a central data management system, a conflict resolution method is provided. Logic for identifying conflicting messages is provided at the data management system by comparing key information in data fields. Upon identifying a conflict, conflict resolution information is transmitted back to one of the conflicting information systems via back channel. In a preferred embodiment, a proposed new value for the conflicting data field is provided by the data management logic. The information system may either accept the recommended value or generate a new value. Loss of information in the conflicting messages is thereby avoided.