A necessary, basic condition for successful integration of clinical information systems is:
a. Software.
b. Standard medical nomenclature.
c. Confirmatory evidence from nursing-led studies.
d. Strong interdisciplinary cultures.
ANS: D
An integrated clinical information system draws on specific knowledge from many involved disciplines that interface at the patient. Successful integration of clinical information systems requires that the various disciplines work together collaboratively to transform the data into meaningful knowledge.
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