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  7. Mair F, Whitten P. Systematic review of studies of patient satisfaction with telemedicine. BMJ. 2000 Jun 3;320(7248):1517-20. Review. 

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  19. Shiffman RN, Liaw Y, Brandt CA, Corb GJ. Computer-based guideline implementation systems: a systematic review of functionality and effectiveness. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 1999 Mar-Apr;6(2):104-14. Review. 

  20. Balas EA, Boren SA, Griffing G. Computerized management of diabetes: a synthesis of controlled trials. Proc AMIA Symp. 1998;:295-9. 

  21. Hersh WR, Hickam DH. How well do physicians use electronic information retrieval systems? A framework for investigation and systematic review. JAMA. 1998 Oct 21;280(15):1347-52. Review. 

  22. Hunt DL, Haynes RB, Hanna SE, Smith K. Effects of computer-based clinical decision support systems on physician performance and patient outcomes: a systematic review. JAMA. 1998 Oct 21;280(15):1339-46. 

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  32. Wong ET, Abendroth TW. Reaping the benefits of medical information systems. Acad Med. 1996 Apr;71(4):353-7. Review. 

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