Improving PPI prescribing with electronic help
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests if a tool in the electronic health record can help doctors prescribe proton pump inhibitors (medicines for heartburn) more effectively. It may lead to better treatment decisions for patients like you.
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Who can take part
- You must be a primary care doctor at UCLA Health.
- You must spend at least a quarter of your time seeing patients.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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