Implications of the problem orientated medical record (POMR) for research using electronic GP databases: a comparison of the Doctors Independent Network Database (DIN) and the General Practice Research Database (GPRD)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The General Practice Research Database (GPRD) and Doctor's Independent Network Database (DIN), are large electronic primary care databases compiled in the UK during the 1990s. They provide a valuable resource for epidemiological...

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Main Authors: Caine Steve, Richards Nicky, Bremner Stephen A, De Wilde Stephen, Cook Derek G, Carey Iain M, Strachan David P, Hilton Sean R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2003-09-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2296/4/14