Guide to Reducing Unintended Consequences of Electronic Health Records.

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Guide to Reducing Unintended Consequences of Electronic Health Records.

October 5, 2011

Jones SS, Koppel R, Ridgely MS, Palen TE, Wu S, Harrison MI. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; August 2011.

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This book discusses evidence, tools, and case examples to help prepare organizations for problems associated with implementation and use of electronic health records.

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