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. 1982 Nov 6;285(6351):1332-6.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.285.6351.1332.

A survey of decision aids for clinicians

D W Young

A survey of decision aids for clinicians

D W Young. Br Med J (Clin Res Ed). .

Abstract

Inconsistency in applying medical knowledge is a major reason for varying standards of medical care. Five types of aid have been introduced into medicine to help decision-making: questionnaires, algorithms, database systems, diagnostic systems, and, finally, computer-based decision-support systems. Of these, the most effective act as reminder or prompt systems to assist doctors without threatening their clinical freedom.

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