Table 2 The four EBMeDS decision support functions available for the healthcare professional
From: Patient-specific computer-based decision support in primary healthcare—a randomized trial
Function | Description |
|---|---|
Reminders (See Table 1 and Additional file 2 for more detail) | These are patient-specific and the short version is shown automatically, the long version when the cursor hovers over the reminder. These are triggered on: opening of the patient record; or recording a new diagnosis; or prescribing new medication. |
The focus of the present paper. | |
Guideline links | These are shown in accordance with the patient’s diagnosis list and ICD-10 codes. |
Virtual health check (VHC) | The healthcare professional can run a (clinical) VHC on a selected group of patients. Patient-specific reminders appear on the screen, which can be used e.g., for planning the following day’s consultations. |
Drug alerts | Reminders triggered on prescribing a medication. |