A small clinic is setting up a system to manage patient records. They need to ensure that multiple staff members can access and update patient information concurrently without conflicts, and they anticipate the volume of data will grow as the practice expands. Which of the following would be the most suitable for their requirements?
Use a single spreadsheet file to store all patient records, with each row representing a patient.
Keep paper records in filing cabinets, with each drawer representing a different category of patient information.
Use a database to manage patient records.
Use a flat file system to store each patient's record in a separate document.
A database is better suited than a flat file for this scenario because it allows multiple concurrent users to access and update information without conflicts. It can also handle a growing volume of data with better speed and efficiency. Databases also provide scalability, which is essential as the clinic anticipates growth in the number of patient records.
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