A healthcare system has implemented a functionality where patients who

QUESTION

A healthcare system has implemented a functionality where patients who are overdue or almost due for a mammogram are sent letters notifying them to schedule a mammogram based on available data and current clinical care guidelines.

Which type of CDS system is this?

a. This is not a CDS.
b. A personal health record system
c. A reminder system
d. An alerting system

ANSWER:

ANS: C
This is a classic example of a reminder system. Patients are also potential targets of CDS interventions.