Clinical Assessment of the Reliability of the Examination (CARE) 
A group is trying to solve the problems of both numbers and clinical applicability by catalyzing the execution of large, simple, fast studies of the accuracy and precision of specific elements of the history and physical examination. Computer support could empower general practitioners to reassure patients with a family history of breast or ovarian cancer who are not at increased genetic risk and avoid unnecessary referrals.

AMA delegates sort through patient e-mail issues  
A key issue is trying to find ways to help doctors deal with -- and get paid for -- electronic mail between them and their patients.

Draft Evaluation & Management Documentation Guidelines
An appropriately documented medical record can reduce many of the "hassles" associated with claims processing and may serve as a legal document to verify the care provided, if necessary.
 
Standard Guide for View of Emergency Medical Care in the
Computerized-Based Patient Record
This guide covers the identification of the information that is necessary to document emergency medical care in a computerized patient
record.

The Use of Information Technology in Improving Medical Performance Part II. Physician-Support Tools 
Internet services to disseminate new knowledge and safety alerts to physicians more rationally and effectively are rapidly developing

Ó 2000 Dean F. Sittig

Informatics-Review > Vol. 3 No. 14 - Ju15 1 2000

7/14/00 dfs