Introduction Laboratory testing in primary care is a fundamental process that supports
patient management and care. Any breakdown in the process may alter clinical information …

Background This debate article explores how smart technologies may create a double-
edged sword for patient safety and effective therapeutic relationships. Increasing utilization …

Background Patients can access laboratory results using various technologies. The aim of
this study was to integrate the laboratory results into the hospital Web site based on patients' …

Background: The adoption and use of an electronic health record (EHR) can facilitate real-
time access to key health information and support improved outcomes. Many Canadian …

Background In some healthcare systems, it is common that patients address laboratory test
centers directly without a physician's recommendation. This practice is widely spread in …

Background: Laboratory information maximizes effective delivery of care by allowing
physicians and other providers to make appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic decisions …

To many practitioners, managers and patients, US primary care is in crisis. Primary care
physicians are often overworked and undervalued, and both patients and care providers can …

Electronic health records (EHRs) are widely used, but their suboptimal usability can pose
risks for patient safety. This study uses data collected in a simulated environment in which …