Introduction to MS Access – Databases not only for medical students

The university textbook entitled "Introduction to MS Access – Databases not only for medical students" is intended for medical students, students of nontechnical universities and all beginners in working with databases. It introduces the readers to the issues of database data processing and explains the basic principles that need to be known when creating relational types of databases. It is therefore suitable for those who have not yet worked with databases, or who are starting to think about managing their data using their own, perhaps even their first, database. However, even more experienced computer users can also find useful information here. The university textbook is written in such a way that its content can be mastered with basic knowledge of working with a computer and programs running in the environment of one of the versions of the MS Windows operating system. The subject of relational databases, which also includes MS Access databases, is explained here using examples implemented in the MS Access 2019 application. However, the foundational principles discussed are similar and applicable to other versions of this software product. In the individual chapters, you will learn when it is advantageous to use databases, but also how to design and create your own database. The most commonly applied user procedures, methods of designing and creating the main database objects, working with them, as well as the possibilities for their optimization from the perspectives of functionality and purposefulness are explained here. At the same time, the reader will simultaneously gain a sufficient understanding of the capabilities of the MS Access software application. Based on the information provided here, it can be assumed that even a complete beginner can become a full-fledged user of this office application.