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What role does a Decision Support System (DSS) play in healthcare settings?

  1. It provides training simulations for medical staff

  2. It assists in managerial decision-making based on data analysis

  3. It handles patient appointment bookings

  4. It manages medical inventory

The correct answer is: It assists in managerial decision-making based on data analysis

A DSS would not provide training simulations for medical staff, that would typically be done through a learning management system. C is also incorrect because patient appointment bookings would be handled through a patient scheduling system. Lastly, a DSS would not manage medical inventory, that would typically be done through an inventory management system. A DSS specializes in data analysis and providing meaningful insights to aid in managerial decision-making within a healthcare setting.