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Mary
I looked into the following:
Sullivan F, Mitchell E. Has general practitioner computing made a
difference to paitent care? A systematic review of published reports.
Br. Med. J. 1995:311;848-852.
They quote four studies on prescribing, all showing benefits such as
significant time saved etc. However they're all from mid '80s. Indeed
Sullivan et al comment that these kind of benefits were a big factor in
persuading GPs to buy computers.
They authors also note the limited sample sizes, typically one doc. With
second/ third generation systems now here, your idea of a bigger
replication might be sensible. But wouldn't it be better to get into
looking at fresh areas of benefit that have become possible by folk such
a you using consulting room modules?
Alan Hyslop
Computing & IT Strategy
Management Executive, NHS in Scotland.
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