Improving the safety features of general practice computer systems.
General practice computer systems already have a number of important safety features. However, there are problems in that general practitioners (GPs) have come to rely on hazard alerts when they are not foolproof. Furthermore, GPs do not know how to make best use of safety features on their systems. There are a number of solutions that could help to improve the safety features of general practice computer systems and also help to improve the abilities of healthcare professionals to use these safety features.
Division of Primary Care, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK. tony.avery@nottingham.ac.uk
Anthony J
AJ
Avery
Boki S P
BS
Savelyich
Sheila
S
Teasdale
D003197:Computer Literacy; D020000:Decision Support Systems, Clinical / Q000592:standards*; D003697:Delphi Technique; D005194:Family Practice / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017751:Safety Management; D006113:United Kingdom