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To the Editor: Computer reminders such as the one described by Kucher and colleagues (March 10 issue)¹ can draw attention to important situations, since medical errors frequently occur when physicians are busy, tired, or distracted.^2,3 The real challenge, however, is in developing programs that streamline care for physicians. If use of the program consumes time that would be better allocated elsewhere, it may simply shift the focus of a busy physician from one important area to another and thus simply shift the point at which errors are made. Therefore, more information on the program's ease of use would help readers . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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