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Commentary

Balancing innovation and safety when integrating digital tools into health care.

Auerbach AD, Neinstein A, Khanna R. Balancing Innovation and Safety When Integrating Digital Tools Into Health Care. Ann Intern Med. 2018;168(10):733-734. doi:10.7326/M17-3108.

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June 25, 2018
Auerbach AD, Neinstein A, Khanna R. Ann Intern Med. 2018;168(10):733-734.
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Digital tools have the potential to improve diagnosis, patient self-care, and patient–clinician communication. This commentary argues that digital tools that alter diagnosis or treatment require examination to ensure safety. The authors provide recommendations such as involving experts in evaluating the tools, engaging information technologists, and continuous local review and assessment to identify and address risks associated with use of such tools in practice.

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Auerbach AD, Neinstein A, Khanna R. Balancing Innovation and Safety When Integrating Digital Tools Into Health Care. Ann Intern Med. 2018;168(10):733-734. doi:10.7326/M17-3108.