Should clinical software be regulated?

Fox, Karen L

doi:10.5694/j.1326-5377.2006.tb00676.x

To the Editor: The editorial by Coiera and Westbrook raises some important points.1 Appropriate models of governance (vis-à-vis regulation) surrounding clinical software are required if we are to drive innovative technology on a course that is safe and effective for patients.

Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC.

Correspondence: karenleefox@optusnet.com.au

1. Coiera EW, Westbrook JI. Should clinical software be regulated? [editorial]. Med J Aust 2006; 184: 600-601. <MJA full text>
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