A systems approach to patient-centered care
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Four specific changes to the system of care are proposed to enable the medical profession meet patients' needs and expectations. Ensuring open access to and continuity with clinicians, improving opportunities for patients and families to participate in the care process, and providing active self-management support, are the basic system redesign components that can result in an optimal patient-centered care.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2006
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Role of computerized physician order entry systems in facilitating medication errors
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A study is conducted to identify and quantify the role of computerized physician order entry (CPOE) systems in facilitating medical prescription errors risks. The study found that a leading CPOE system often facilitated medication error risks, with many reported to occur frequently.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2005
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Influenza-testing and antiviral-agent prescribing practices - Connecticut, Minnesota, Mew Mexico, and New York, 2006-07 influenza season
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A report on the practices adopted in the states of Connecticut, New Mexico and New York relevant to control of influenza during 2006-2007 is put forth.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2008
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