Effectiveness of computerized ordering of test using unique hospital identification number to reduce pre analytical errors - a cross sectional study in a tertiary care hospital of south India
Abstract:Introduction: Laboratory test request forms are important communication device between the clinician and lab personnel. Studies have confirmed that most laboratory errors occur in the preanalytical phase clinicians are ordering investigations in paper request forms which are incomplete with regard to patient information and clinical details. Ordering the request through hospital computers using UHID number of the patient can reduce preanalytical errors. Materials and Methods: Our study evaluated 806 Biochemist… Show more
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