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Clinical Decision Support

The Road Ahead

Book2007

Edited by:

Robert A. Greenes

Clinical Decision Support

The Road Ahead

Book2007

 

Cover for Clinical Decision Support

Edited by:

Robert A. Greenes

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This book examines the nature of medical knowledge, how it is obtained, and how it can be used for decision support. It provides complete coverage of computational approaches to cl ... read full description

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    Pages 571-581

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This book examines the nature of medical knowledge, how it is obtained, and how it can be used for decision support. It provides complete coverage of computational approaches to clinical decision-making. Chapters discuss data integration into healthcare information systems and delivery to point of care for providers, as well as facilitation of direct to consumer access. A case study section highlights critical lessons learned, while another portion of the work examines biostatistical methods including data mining, predictive modelling, and analysis. This book additionally addresses organizational, technical, and business challenges in order to successfully implement a computer-aided decision-making support system in healthcare delivery.

This book examines the nature of medical knowledge, how it is obtained, and how it can be used for decision support. It provides complete coverage of computational approaches to clinical decision-making. Chapters discuss data integration into healthcare information systems and delivery to point of care for providers, as well as facilitation of direct to consumer access. A case study section highlights critical lessons learned, while another portion of the work examines biostatistical methods including data mining, predictive modelling, and analysis. This book additionally addresses organizational, technical, and business challenges in order to successfully implement a computer-aided decision-making support system in healthcare delivery.

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978-0-12-369377-8

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English

Published

2007

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Copyright © 2007 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved

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Academic Press

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Robert A. Greenes

Harvard Medical School and Brigham & Women's Hospital Boston, Massachusetts USA