Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine
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Hypothesis: Automatic transmission of computer-generated Critical Laboratory Result Reports (CLRRs) to physicians can improve the care of advanced cancer patients by improving the communication efficacy of important medical information. Method: We followed a cohort of 2012 cancer patients from diagnosis to five years or to death if it occurred before five years from diagnosis. The incidence and number of CLRRs and their association with diagnosis, age, gender, tumor size, and clinical staging were evaluated. The CLRRs that were reported included for example: glucose500, hemoglobin