Arthritis
Research findings from Massachusetts General Hospital update understanding of arthritis
Published in Drug Law Weekly, June 2nd, 2009
In this recent study, researchers in the United States conducted a study "To design a rheumatology-specific tool with a disease activity calculator integrated into the electronic medical records (EMRs) at our institution and assess physicians' attitudes toward the use of this tool. The Rheumatology OnCall (ROC) application culls rheumatology-pertinent data from our institution's laboratory, microbiology, pathology, radiology, and pharmacy information systems."
"Attending rheumatologists and rheumatology fellows accessed the ROC and disease activity calculator during outpatient visits at the time of the clinical encounter. During the 12-week study period, 15 physicians...
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Source: Drug Law Weekly (2009-06-02)
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