SEER Abstracting Tool (SEER*Abs)
The SEER Abstracting Tool (SEER*Abs) allows cancer tumor registrars to collect and store data abstracted from patients' medical records. SEER*Abs features include:
- Ability to create abstract, casefinding, and other types of records; define custom screen layouts; and export data in any file format.
- Management of abstracting assignments via the SEER*Abs worklist.
- Direct or indirect synchronization of abstracted data with the registry's main data management system.
- Access to reference data loaded from the central registry's main database.
- Full integration of edits to validate data. SEER Edits are packaged with the system; custom edits can be defined.
- All components can be customized by registry staff.
The SEER*Abs software is in development and is not available for full release. Questions related to SEER*Abs can be directed to seerabs@imsweb.com.
Reference Manuals
- Instructions for abstractors using the software are provided in the SEER*Abs Users Manual (PDF).
- Instructions for configuring and maintaining the application are provided in the SEER*Abs System Administration Reference (PDF).
