Isabel, a Clinical Decision Support System

Abstract

A Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) is an interactive tool designed to assist clinicians in making decisions, such as determining a diagnosis. The Isabel Database is a CDSS featuring a clinical checklist and topic-specific knowledge components. This column contains an overview of the database, provides searching tips, and places Isabel within the context of the CDSS field.

KEYWORDS:

• CDSS
• Clinical Decision Support Systems
• Isabel
• point-of-care systems

Notes

Comments and suggestions should be sent to the Column Editor, Emily Vardell ([email protected]).

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Notes on contributors

Emily Vardell

Emily Vardell, MLS ([email protected]) is Director for Reference, Education, and Community Engagement, Department of Health Informatics, Calder Memorial Library, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1601 NW 10th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136.

Mary Moore

Mary Moore, PhD ([email protected]) is Executive Director, Department of Health Informatics, Calder Memorial Library, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1601 NW 10th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136.