Key Words :
Hospital Information System, Medical Records Department, Computerization

ABSTRACT
Hospital Information System (HIS) is vital to decision making and plays a crucial role in the success of the organization. Computerization of the medical records and documentation has resulted in efficient data management and information dissemination for the users. Managers, Clinicians and other healthcare workers can now access the information without delay or errors. Present study reveals, the existing system requires up gradation to meet the requirements of the managers and the clinicians. Participants feel HIS assists in decision making, and medical audit. Participants felt that the existing HIS resulted in longer time for OPD consultation and delay in investigation results. Majority of the participants feel that HIS helps in education and research.