Problem Knowledge Couplers
Problem Knowledge Couplers are Windows(TM)-based clinical decision support software tools that guide the collection of needed facts about patient's chief complaint and "couple" them to the best medical knowledge cited to the literature and evidence-based sources to expose relevant options for diagnosis and treatment.
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Supported Technologies
Netware,
OS/2 Warp,
Windows 95/98/ME,
Windows XP/2000/NT
ASP Hosted, Web-Based (Browser)
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Pricing
Users (# of seats)
$0.50 PMPM to $3600 seat license fee
info@pkc.com
800-752-5351
Additional Product Information
Problem Knowledge Couplers embrace the knowledge-in-tools approach to clinical decision support. Most medical decisions are based on a provider's ability to recall, process and apply large volumes of complex information at the point of care. For an example of how Coupler technology works and what our Coupler software looks like take our tour Tour of Couplers. Couplers enable the provider to: Capture a complete set of structured, standardized data input for each unique patient. "Couple" patient data with the wealth of medical knowledge from the best and most recent medical literature Instantaneously retrieve "coupled" information to support clinical decision-making for the diagnosis and management of each unique patient at a specific point in time. For far too long, health care has relied on an individual provider's ability to process large amounts of data, recall vast collections of facts, and apply relevant knowledge to a specific problem. Today, computer technology has allowed the application of tools that are capable of ensuring that the relevant knowledge is applied to every patient. With knowledge in tools, and not simply in the heads of providers, all necessary information can be gathered, and the relevant knowledge displayed for discussion and action. The result is that every patient's uniqueness is considered and the full breadth and depth of medical knowledge applied. Knowledge-in-tools to all users and patients Problem Knowledge Couplers are tools designed to assess an individual's health status, risks, and needs, diagnose the cause of a patient's complaints, and appropriately manage a patient's disease. Couplers are usually one of the following three types: SCREENING - identify risk factors, health habits, behaviors, and attitudes; offer options for provider and consumer action DIAGNOSTIC - to elicit crucial information about a patient's chief complaint and aid the provider in considering relevant diagnostic and test options MANAGEMENT - to present appropriate options for disease management for a unique patient