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# Clinical decision support (CDS)

Software that gives clinicians information or suggestions to help them make decisions about patient care.

Software that gives clinicians information, reminders or suggestions to help them make decisions about a patient’s care. Well-designed decision support shows the basis for each suggestion so the clinician can review it independently, and the clinician makes the decision.

## Sources

- [FDA: Clinical Decision Support Software guidance](https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/clinical-decision-support-software)

## Related terms

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Last reviewed September 29, 2026.[All terms](/glossary/)