Table 2 The 10 worst-ranked measures, based on importance

105

Computer decision-support programs for family doctors should be adopted and verified by the Slovenian Medical Informatics Association.

5

3

2.19

104

The usage of national electronic medical records in all practices of PHC would reduce expenses of commercial insurance companies in the Republic of Slovenia.

5.5

3.5

2.03

103

The usage of improved ambulatory electronic records in all PHC practices would reduce expenses of commercial insurance companies in the Republic of Slovenia.

6

4

2.05

102

Clinical specialists should ensure (for a fee) e-consultation to all family physicians in their region.

6

3.25

2.17

101

Usage of national electronic medical records in all practices of PHC would reduce operating costs of The Health Insurance Institute of Slovenia.

6

3

1.91

100

The use of national electronic medical records in all PHC practices would reduce operating costs of The Health Insurance Institute of Slovenia.

6

2.5

2.13

99

Supervision of secure and confidential data handling in national electronic medical records should be carried out by a special entity at The Slovenian Ministry of Health.

6

2.25

2.11

98

All PHC and clinical departments should send relevant medical documentation to each other by local area network (LAN).

6

2

1.73

97

Usage of improved ambulatory electronic records in all practices of primary health care would significantly reduce health care costs in the Republic of Slovenia.

6

1

1.51

96

A general practitioner should record every patient's illicit drug usage in the national electronic medical record.

7

6.25

2.96