Systems used to prompt or aid the memory. The systems can be computerized reminders, color coding, telephone calls, or devices such as letters and postcards.

Computer-based information systems used to integrate clinical and patient information and provide support for decision-making in patient care.

Computer-based systems for input, storage, display, retrieval, and printing of information contained in a patient's medical record.

Services designed for HEALTH PROMOTION and prevention of disease.

Systems composed of a computer or computers, peripheral equipment, such as disks, printers, and terminals, and telecommunications capabilities.

Application of computer programs designed to assist the physician in solving a diagnostic problem.

Directions or principles presenting current or future rules of policy for assisting health care practitioners in patient care decisions regarding diagnosis, therapy, or related clinical circumstances. The guidelines may be developed by government agencies at any level, institutions, professional societies, governing boards, or by the convening of expert panels. The guidelines form a basis for the evaluation of all aspects of health care and delivery.

Conformity in fulfilling or following official, recognized, or institutional requirements, guidelines, recommendations, protocols, pathways, or other standards.

Care which provides integrated, accessible health care services by clinicians who are accountable for addressing a large majority of personal health care needs, developing a sustained partnership with patients, and practicing in the context of family and community. (JAMA 1995;273(3):192)

Organized periodic procedures performed on large groups of people for the purpose of detecting disease.

Patterns of practice related to diagnosis and treatment as especially influenced by cost of the service requested and provided.

The functions and activities carried out by the U.S. Postal Service, foreign postal services, and private postal services such as Federal Express.

Communication between CELL PHONE users via the Short Message Service protocol which allows the interchange of short written messages.