Patient care automation: the future is now. Part 4: From philosophy to implementation

Computer systems that meet the five principles and support the nine attributes detailed above are most likely to provide optimized operational support to all providers, enhancing efficiency, efficacy and quality of health care. Each time one feature is not included, providers must substitute by decreasing the quality of care delivered, and/or by increasing the quality of care delivered, and/or by increasing the clerical work needed to manage the care system.