Table 3.
Table 3 Example Inferences That Can Be Made Using a DSS Knowledge Module
| Sample Evaluation Input | Sample Evaluation Output |
|---|---|
| Patient age, gender, past health maintenance procedures | List of health maintenance procedures due or almost due |
| Patient age, gender, co-morbidities, allergies, past immunizations | List of vaccines for which patient is ineligible due to contraindications, list of vaccines for which patient is up-to-date, and list of vaccines for which patient is due |
| Medication identifier, age, gender, weight, serum creatinine level | Recommended maximum and minimum doses for medication given patient’s estimated renal function |
| Insurance provider, data relevant to a prescription | Whether the prior authorization criteria for prescribing the medication are met |
| User type (e.g., M.D.), user language, task context (e.g., lab result review), inquiry focus (e.g., hyperkalemia) | Context-appropriate reference materials |
| Age, gender, co-morbidities, chief complaint | Recommended admission order set in HL7 format |
| Age, gender, co-morbidities, chief complaint, symptoms | Recommended documentation template in HL7 format |