Which of these is an example of a decision support system (DSS)?
A)A system used to schedule client visits for follow up care after extensive abdominal surgery
B)A system used to register clients who are admitted to an acute health care facility for surgery
C)A system used by emergency room administration to bill clients once their diagnoses are verified
D)A system used by physicians to provide suggestions for diagnostic tests according to selected admitting diagnoses

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A decision support system (DSS) is a computer-based system that helps healthcare professionals make clinical decisions by providing information and analysis on patient data. Option D is an example of a DSS that provides suggestions for diagnostic tests based on selected diagnoses. Options A, B, and C are not examples of DSS as they do not involve the use of computer-based systems to provide decision support.

Which of These Is an Example of a Decision Support