Case Scenario:

You are the IT Director for a large tertiary care center. You have been asked to create a database that will collect patient demographic, clinical and billing information for the oncology department. Your first task is to determine what type of database structure will best meet the needs of the department and the organization. You have narrowed your choices for database structure to either a relational or a NoSQL database model. Now, the head of oncology has asked that you attend a meeting to elaborate on the abilities of each of these models and how each would meet his department's needs. He would like you to explain each model so that he can provide feedback to you before the final decision is made. To prepare for this meeting, answer the following questions in detail using your own words.

1. Compose an argument for why a NoSQL database model would best meet the oncology department's needs. Include details about the abilities of a NoSQL database model and how it works.
2. Make a recommendation for which type of database that would best meet the needs of the oncology department. Explain why you have chosen it.