Decision and Diagnostic Support Flashcards
1
Q
What does CDSS stand for?
A
Clinical decision support systems
2
Q
Define “Sensitivity”
A
Proportion of people with the target disorder who have a positive test
3
Q
Define “Specificity”
A
Proportion of people without target disorder who have a negative test
4
Q
Give 1 example of a Decision System which helps to influence Diagnosis and Treatment of a condition
A
Ottawa Ankle Rules
5
Q
How might a CDSS help a doctor with Prescribing?
A
- Advice on drug dosage
- Advice on drugs to prescribe
- Highlighting drug interactions
6
Q
What are some barriers doctors may face if they were asked to use CDSS in their clinical practice?
A
- Previous negative experience of IT
- Perceived harm to doctor-patient relationship
- Reminders increase the workload
- Perceived loss of autonomy or reasoning
