Effectively reducing amylase testing using computer order entry in the emergency department: quality improvement without eliminating physician choice
Background Amylase and lipase, pancreatic biomarkers, are measured in acute pancreatitis diagnosis. Since amylase testing does not add diagnostic value, lipase testing alone is recommended. Despite new recommendations, many physicians and staff continue to test both amylase and lipase. Objective To...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
2017-10-01
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| Series: | Journal of Innovation in Health Informatics |
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| Online Access: | https://hijournal.bcs.org/index.php/jhi/article/view/907 |