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===Potential Technical Problems===

In a study done by professionals from multiple companies and universities, family medical practices administered surveys on paper forms and electronically.<ref>Galliher et al., 154.</ref> However, the team could not accurately judge the advantage of the electronic form because of problems with the firewall and “institutional"institutional computer security issues".”<ref name=galliher158>Galliher et al., 158.</ref> The researchers report that: “there"there does not appear to be an easy solution to these technical issues, especially in instances where the practice is part of a larger organization (e.g., university, hospital) that has strict requirements and procedures in place to limit transmission of information between the institution and external Internet Web sites".”<ref name=galliher158/> This example shows where technology itself can interfere with the effectiveness of a form. Also, institutional requirements can limit the design being created by a technical writer.

===Tailoring Information to Federal Regulations===