Using IT To Transfer Knowledge

Badgett R, Mulrow C. "Using Information Technology To Transfer Knowledge: A Medical Institution Steps Up to the Plate" Ann Intern Med. 2005 Feb 1;142(3):220-1.

Primarily focuses on power of IT to disseminate recall notices for drugs. Editorial then takes a broader view and suggests the creation of knowledge centers within health care institutions. "We propose that informationists with basic core skills in clinical care, librarianship, evidence appraisal, communications science, and health IT be key members of institutional knowledge structures. The informationists could partner with clinical experts and groups within institutions to identify and prioritize ongoing information needs."