The problem posed by this study was to determine the most efficient system of generating and implementing doctors’ orders at the University of Kansas Medical Center. The problem was studied by conducting an investigation of approximately three weeks duration at the University of Kansas Medical Center. During the study an analysis of the present system of generating and implementing doctors’ orders was made, problems posed by the present system determined, and alternative solutions to the problem identified. It was found that the present system of generating doctors’ orders served the objectives of the institution in the best way. The present system of implementing doctors’ orders, however, posed a multitude of problems for the patient, the medical staff, and the administration that could be solved by instituting a centralized, computer programmed scheduling system incorporating a system of computer reporting and management of the data resulting from service department studies. It was recommended that a decentralized, departmental scheduling system be instituted as soon as possible as an interim solution to the problem and to ease the transition period necessary for implementation of the complete centralized system. A decentralized, departmental scheduling system for the diagnostic X-ray department was included as a pattern for use in the other service departments.