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An overview of clinical decision support systems: benefits, risks, and strategies for success

In this paper, we provide a state-of-the-art overview on the use of clinical decision support systems in medicine, including the different types, current use cases with proven efficacy, common pitfalls, and potential harms. We conclude with evidence-based recommendations for minimizing risk in CDSS design, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance.


An overview of clinical decision support systems: benefits, risks, and strategies for success - PubMed (nih.gov)




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