From: Qualitative evaluation of a diabetes electronic decision support tool: views of users
Key features | ·a diabetes ‘toolbar’ showing the patient’s latest key measurements, highlighting whether these are at the recommended level or due for a check-up |
·brings critical information together in an easy-to-review format to cover all aspects of the patient’s condition | |
·allows gps to proactively monitor the patient’s health status and progress to clinical treatment goals | |
·links with existing clinical record systems enabling the data to be read from and recorded back into the core gp system | |
Additional features | ·prompts informed discussion through interactive and informative summary screens |
·easy-to-use analytical screens and graphs to highlight the patient’s progress | |
·linked to nhmrc and da / racgp diabetes management guidelines | |
·provides a workflow oriented approach to data entry | |
·chronological and cumulative summary | |
·task reminders | |
·access to resources for gps and patients | |
·direct links to useful patient information and support tools | |
Further information | ·further information and example of screen grab available at http://www.consultdave.com.au/index.html (accessed 28 may 2012). |