Developing and Implementing Computerized Protocols for Standardization of Clinical Decisions

Article Abstract:

Decision support tools can allow doctors to keep up with advances in medicine and also provide consistency in medical decision making. They could also prevent many medical errors. Computerized decision support systems can be configured to contain much more detail than text or paper-based flow charts. They can also be tailored to individual patients. However, doctors must be willing to use the tools in their daily practice. Computerized protocols for mechanical ventilation and management of intravenous fluid and hemodynamic factors in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome are used to illustrate these points.

Analysis, Computer-aided medical diagnosis, Computer aided medical diagnosis, Decision support systems

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Clinical librarianship: its value in medical care

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Clinical librarians can provide information to doctors within the context of patient care. These librarians go on patient care rounds with the medical team and provide an individualized information service to the team.

Services, Medical librarians

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CAPTURE! SHOCK! EXCITE! Clinical trial acronyms and the "branding" of clinical research

Article Abstract:

A doctor reviews the use of acronyms to name clinical trials in medicine. The first such acronym was used in 1970, and many more have been used since then.

Usage, Clinical trials, Names, Acronyms

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