1 ) A method for use in generating a work flow process, the work flow process comprising a task performed using a plurality of corresponding executable procedures in response to user command, the method comprising the steps of: a. decomposing functions of a clinical information system into discrete tasks including an individual task associated with a first executable procedure for implementing the individual task, the first executable procedure being pre-configured by being associated with an identifier of the individual task; and b. associating a user selectable image element with the pre-configured first executable procedure used in implementing the individual task.