This project has delivered a large body of empirical findings assessing the impact of the EMR on key performance dimensions of the pathology ordering process including: a) the quality of the test ordering process e.g., labelling, patient and specimen identification; b) the effectiveness of the orders (test volumes, DRG casemix, add-on testing and repeat test rates; c) the impact on laboratory processes as measured by turnaround times; and d) patient outcomes – the impact on length of stay within the ED.
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