What Is the Purpose of the Clinical Decision Support System

question 4

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the clinical decision support system (CDSS) in the electronic health record (EHR) ?

• A) To lead the user through a decision-making process based on a set of data
• B) To guide the user through a series of questions to narrow down the options for an effective treatment plan
• C) To decrease the malpractice liability for the nurse and the healthcare facility
• D) To guide the user through a series of questions to narrow down the options for an effective treatment plan and to decrease the malpractice liability for the nurse and the healthcare facility
• E) To lead the user through a decision-making process based on a set of data and to guide the user through a series of questions to narrow down the options for an effective treatment plan

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