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Clinical Decision Support (CDS) is a system or tool designed to assist healthcare professionals in making better clinical decisions by providing relevant and up-to-date information at the point of care. It integrates patient data and medical knowledge to help healthcare providers diagnose, treat, and monitor patients more effectively and efficiently. CDS aims to improve patient outcomes by providing evidence-based, individualized recommendations and guidance to healthcare providers.

In the context of addiction, CDS refers to computerized systems that provide guidance and support to healthcare providers in treating patients with substance use disorders. CDS in addiction aims to improve the quality of care provided to patients with substance use disorders by integrating current best practices and evidence-based guidelines into the decision-making process. This can include providing information on effective pharmacotherapies, behavioral interventions, and other treatments for addiction, as well as monitoring and tracking a patient’s progress over time. The ultimate goal of CDS in addiction is to improve patient outcomes and reduce the negative consequences of substance use.