Implementation of a Computer Guided Consultation (intelligent clinical decision support system software) for COPD patients in NHS Bedfordshire: evaluation of clinical and health economic benefits
The use of a computer guided consultation (intelligent clinical decision support system) in the review of patients on the COPD register conveys significant clinical benefit over and beyond usual care particularly in reducing misdiagnosis and optimization of medicines. The use of a computer guided consultation conveys significant health economic benefit estimated to bring a saving of £587,000 across a whole CCG during the first year following implementation.