Abstract
This paper discusses the theoretical basis and cumulative experience with EDECS, the Emergency Department Expert Charting System. This rule-based expert-system introduces clinical guidelines into the flow of patient care while creating the medical record and patient aftercare instructions.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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California
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Chi-Square Distribution
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Emergency Service, Hospital / standards*
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Expert Systems*
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Humans
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Medical Records Systems, Computerized
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Needlestick Injuries / therapy
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Practice Guidelines as Topic*
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Practice Patterns, Physicians'
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Therapy, Computer-Assisted*