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Duodecim Clinical Decision Support
Duodecim Clinical Decision Support is a digital service designed for healthcare professionals that provides patient-specific recommendations based on structured patient data and medical evidence.
The service operates within the electronic health record system and supports health care professionals with a wide range of functions that improve patient safety.
Duodecim Clinical Decision Support assists with the patient’s comprehensive care and different stages of the care process through various functionalities. These include reminders, treatment guidelines, calculators and forms, as well as medical databases.
This is how Decision Support helps professionals and organizations:
More time for patient encounters
Easy access to accurate information and auto-filled forms and calculators cuts down time spent on searching and documentation—freeing up more time for patient care.
Cost savings through early identification of care gaps
Improved information access and usability help identify care gaps early, enabling proactive action. This leads to higher-quality care and long-term cost savings.
Consistency of care
When all professionals in an organization share the same up-to-date information in the same user-friendly format, the quality of care becomes consistent.
Individual and organizational learning
Comprehensive, continuously updated databases support ongoing learning and the development of professional skills at both individual and organizational levels.
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Features of Duodecim Clinical Decision Support
Recommendations for care
The service automatically creates patient-specific links to national and local clinical guidelines based on the patient’s diagnosis information.
Reminders
Clinical Decision Support analyzes patient data and presents conclusions as reminders within electronic health records. Typically, a triggered reminder signals a deviation from quality standards..
Forms and Calculators
The service draws data from electronic health records and utilizes it across various digital platforms, such as forms and calculators.
Comprehensive Medication Review
Clinical Decision Support offers a clear summary of the patient’s medications and generates alerts related to medication use and safety.
Amount of information healthcare professionals handle daily is increasing exponentially.
Individual professionals can no longer master all available information.
- Problem is not detected
- No time to seek information
- Not clear where to find the information
Duodecim Clinical Decision Support ensures the quality of care in a versatile and reliable manner
collects information relevant to treatment
acts as an advisor within electronic health records.
guides the user straight to the relevant additional information.
From Evidence to Reality: Smarter, Safer Care
Research evidence
Drug Safety
Polypharmacy is very common, especially in elderly and multi-morbid patients. Studies show that polypharmacy is associated with an increased risk of adverse events, hospitalization, and premature death.
Clinical decision support offers an effective way to manage the risks of polypharmacy and improve patient safety
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Patient Safety
Concerns about care quality are growing, as clinical practice often deviates from recommended treatment guidelines. These gaps reduce the effectiveness of care and compromise patient safety.
Clinical decision support offer a proven way to strengthen clinical decision-making. They enhance care quality, standardize practices, and promote evidence-based decisions.
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Cost-Effectiveness
Failure to follow current treatment guidelines and the lack of personalized care remain persistent challenges that can significantly drive up healthcare costs.
Clinical decision support integrated into EHR reduces inefficiencies and delivers substantial economic benefits.
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Time Saving
Preventive care often falls short, leaving many patients without recommended services. Lengthy decision-making processes further reduce the efficiency and accessibility of care.
Clinical decision support significantly accelerate treatment decisions for preventive services and chronic conditions. They improve care quality, boost efficiency, and free up professionals’ time for direct patient care.
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