clinical data warehouses

A clinical data warehouse is a specialized digital system that consolidates and stores large amounts of medical information from various sources such as hospitals, clinics, and laboratories. Its purpose is to organize this data so healthcare professionals can efficiently analyze patient histories, treatment results, and research data. This helps improve patient care, identify healthcare trends, and support medical research. Essentially, it acts as a central, organized database that makes complex medical information accessible and useful for decision-making, quality improvement, and scientific discovery.