title: Decision support for health professionals.
abstract: In this contribution two decision support tools are discussed. One is used for reducing the number of inadequately requested tests by GPs and the other to support neurologists in prescribing medications for epilepsy patients. The experiences with both programs will be discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Informatics, University Maastricht, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hasman
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Smeets
authors.forename: F M
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: Dupuits
mesh_terms: D020000:Decision Support Systems, Clinical; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000188:drug therapy; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013959:Thyroid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D013972:Thyrotropin / Q000032:analysis