title: Implementing guidelines in ambulatory practice.
abstract: As we understand the process of ambulatory care better, the need to effectively implement standards of practice becomes more apparent. To facilitate successful use of practice guidelines, we have integrated an artificial intelligence system of Medical Logic Modules into our computerized medical record. A rule shell allows rapid development and prototyping of rules which can be practice reminders, information gathering utilities, or standing orders. A set of utilities allows non-programmer clinicians to develop and maintain the rule set. We will demonstrate these enhancements in the context of the comprehensive patient record.
authors: Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha 68198-3331.
authors: T G
authors: TG
authors: Tape
authors: R A
authors: RA
authors: Stoupa
authors: J R
authors: JR
authors: Campbell
mesh_terms: D000553:Ambulatory Care; D001185:Artificial Intelligence; D011307:Drug Prescriptions; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized; D009729:Nursing; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic