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The pros and cons of electronic prescribing for children.
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PMID:  21685504     Owner:  NLM     Status:  Publisher    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The move from paper to electronic prescribing (EP) and medicine administration systems has long been advocated. Initial studies in the adult setting showed a significant reduction in medication errors. However, there are additional challenges to overcome to tailor these systems to paediatrics. Building on the basic elements of EP with the development of customised paediatric clinical decision support seems to offer the most benefit in terms of error reduction and increasing clinical effectiveness. Continued research is required to optimise these systems and minimise any unintended consequences at all stages of the medication use process.
Authors:
Neil A Caldwell; Brian Power
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Publication Detail:
Type:  JOURNAL ARTICLE     Date:  2011-6-18
Journal Detail:
Title:  Archives of disease in childhood     Volume:  -     ISSN:  1468-2044     ISO Abbreviation:  -     Publication Date:  2011 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-6-20     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0372434     Medline TA:  Arch Dis Child     Country:  -    
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Languages:  ENG     Pagination:  -     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
Pharmacy Department, Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Wirral, UK.
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