Which of the following would be the MOST effective method for reducing excessive ordering on the same inpatient?

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Which of the following would be the MOST effective method for reducing excessive ordering on the same inpatient?

Please select the single best answer

	Send a memo to the physician that states the proper frequency for ordering tests after excessive ordering on an inpatient has occurred.
	Automatically cancel tests that are ordered more than once within a defined time limit.
	Have the electronic medical record (EMR) prohibit excessive order frequencies.