How to make laboratory information more informative.
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چکیده
I review psychological literature relevant to the design of medical laboratory data reports and computer display systems, illustrate how to improve such systems, and discuss needs for further research.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Clinical chemistry
دوره 32 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1986