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Unfortunately medical software is enterprise software, because Hospitals are large, risk adverse institutions with high price tags and purchasing is done by management not users. Like most enterprise class software UX is a complete after thought.

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A redeeming factor, at least in software for Medical Devices, is that the FDA recognizes that Use Error is a "thing" and that manufacturers must be aware of ways that an operator may be confused and misuse the product and provide mitigations for them (RTFM is considered an absolute last resort).

We're not allowed to just blame it on the luser and get away with it any more, and that's a Good Thing.

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