Abstract
Computer generated discharge summaries are gaining in popularity. A simple and flexible method for generating neonatal summaries using commercially available software is described.
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Roper, J. Computer generated discharge summaries for a neonatal unit. J Clin Monit Comput 8, 125–128 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02915547
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02915547