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Clinical Decision Support Systems

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A CDS (Clinical Decision Support) usually provides clinicians, patients, staff or other people with person-specific information, and knowledge in enhancing health care. The system encompasses various ... tools that help in decision making in the clinical workflow. Some of the tools are computerized alerts as well as reminders for patients and providers. Programs are being developed to help the clinician make his or her job easier and faster. There are benefits regarding the CDSS in the hospital setting. Some of the benefits include increased care quality, improved health results, and avoidance of errors as well as adverse events. More so, there is enhanced efficiency, cost-benefit, and patient and provider satisfaction. The CDSS helps in reducing the risks associated with medication errors especially to children and infants during emergency situations. The system can do complex calculations fast and efficiently with minimal mistakes. There is a reduction of misdiagnosis, and the CDSS drastically improves the margin existing in the diagnostic error. [Show More]

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