Enhancement of Clinicians' Diagnostic Reasoning by Computer-Based Consultation
JAMAPublished 17 November 1999
Charles P. Friedman, Arthur S. Elstein, Fredric M. Wolf, Gwendolyn C. Murphy, Timothy M. Franz, Paul S. Heckerling
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The idea that "hands-on" use of diagnostic DSSs can influence diagnostic reasoning of clinicians is supported, and the larger effect for students suggests a possible educational role for these systems.
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Our study supports the idea that "hands-on" use of diagnostic DSSs can influence diagnostic reasoning of clinicians. The larger effect for students suggests a possible educational role for these systems.
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