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Decision Support

Treatment decisions need to be based on explicit, proven guidelines supported by at least one defining study.  Health care organizations creatively integrate explicit, proven guidelines into the day-to-day practice of the primary care providers in an accessible and easy-to-use manner.  Providers receive ongoing education, and primary care clinicians stay in the loop when a patient is referred to a specialist.


Changes for Improvement
Embed Evidence-Based Guidelines in the Care Delivery System
Establish Linkages with Key Specialists
Provide Continuous Skill-Oriented Interactive Training Programs
Educate Patients About Guidelines




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