Medication decisions before surgery vary widely across providers and settings, creating inconsistency and risk
Clinicians needed fast, reliable answers during time-pressured preoperative evaluations not lengthy literature reviews
Recommendations needed to be evidence-based and properly cited, to be trusted by medical professionals
Had to clearly communicate that the app supports clinical judgment, given the sensitivity of medical decision-making
Needed a solution that worked across care settings — from small clinics to large health systems — without storing sensitive patient data.