Table 1 EBMeDS characteristics
Evidence-Based | The development of the decision support rules is strictly based on clinical evidence with the exception of a limited number of localized rules. The content development process has received NHS Nice accreditation in September 2011. |
Context-sensitive clinical reminders and alerts | Clinical reminders based on patient data are given in real-time and automatically inside the EHR. Categories include: – Generic reminders focused on different specialties – Medication checks o interactions o adverse effects o dosing and restrictions in renal malfunction o dosing and restrictions during pregnancy and lactation o dosage and double medication o treatment suggestions (indications) – Links to guidelines |
Quality measures | Quality measures describe evidence and guideline compliance in accordance with the decision support rules. |
Smart forms | The patient data sent to the decision support engine is processed and populated to different electronic forms, referrals a nd calculators that physicians need in their daily work. The Comprehensive Medication Review (CMR) uses this method. The CMR could be performed for individual patients on demand. |