Family practice
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The validation of electronic health records in accurately identifying patients eligible for colorectal cancer screening in safety net clinics.
While electronic health records (EHRs) play a key role in increasing colorectal cancer (CRC) screening by identifying individuals who are overdue, important shortfalls remain. ⋯ Our findings highlight importance of better capture of past screening events in the EHR. While the need for better population-based data is not unique to CRC screening, it provides an important example of the use of population-based data not only for tracking care, but also for delivering interventions.