Safe electronic health record use requires a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework.

Dean F. Sittig; David Classen

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Safe electronic health record use requires a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework.

February 2, 2011

Sittig DF, Classen D. JAMA. 2010;303(5):450-451.

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This commentary proposes a five-part framework to ensure safe and effective implementation of electronic health records.

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