The effect of electronic medical record system use on communication between pharmacists and prescribers
Conclusion:
The implementation of an EMR in an academic family medicine clinic had a significant effect on the volume of communication between pharmacists and prescribers. The amount of clarification requests and incorrect dosing communications decreased after EMR implementation. This suggests that EMRs improve prescribing safety. The increased amount of refills accepted and new prescription requests post EMR implementation suggests that the EMR is capable of changing prescription patterns.
Source: BMC Family Practice - Category: Primary Care Authors: Alexander SingerRoberto Duarte Fernandez Source Type: research
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