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Do physicians take action on high risk family history information provided by patients outside of a clinic visit?
Studies in health technology and informatics - 1 Jan 2007
Volk Lynn A, Staroselsky Maria, Newmark Lisa P, Pham Hannah, Tumolo Alexis, Williams Deborah H, Tsurikova Ruslana, Schnipper Jeffrey, Wald Jonathan, Bates David W
Abstract excerpt
Clinically relevant family history information is frequently missing or not readily available in electronic health records. Improving the availability of family history information is important for optimum care of many patients. Family history information on five conditions was collected in a survey from 163 primary care patients. Overall, 53% of patients had no family history information in the electronic health...
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