The Use of Decision Analysis Tools for the Selection of Clinical Laboratory Tests: Developing Diagnostic and Forecasting Models Using Laboratory Evidence

摘要: The number and complexity of available laboratory tests continues to increase at a rapid pace. Staying current with accepted standards for testing diagnosis, monitoring prognosis is extremely challenging, particularly nonspecialists who see diverse patient population. Decision support tools aid physicians in appropriate test selection interpretation are widely will become increasingly important. most effective practical decision developed or selected locally the institutional level embedded regular workflow physician. Many these can be incorporated into electronic medical record system where they easily accessed by any physician while caring their patients. Careful attention “Ten Commandments clinical support,” described Bates et al., enhance chances success design implementation new tools.