Difference between revisions of "EMR Benefits: E-Prescribing"
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Among the disadvantages of paper records are that they may get lost as well as they can be misread. With the implementation of electronic prescribing system (e-prescribing) doctors can directly establish communication with a pharmacy. An e-prescribing system can help in the following: | Among the disadvantages of paper records are that they may get lost as well as they can be misread. With the implementation of electronic prescribing system (e-prescribing) doctors can directly establish communication with a pharmacy. An e-prescribing system can help in the following: | ||
*Reduction of medical errors | *Reduction of medical errors | ||
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* Provide lower costs | * Provide lower costs | ||
*Improving care | *Improving care | ||
| − | *Safety for patients | + | *Safety for patients |
Revision as of 22:53, 11 September 2015
Electronic prescribing or e-prescribing is the electronic generation, filling and transmission of a medication prescription.
Among the disadvantages of paper records are that they may get lost as well as they can be misread. With the implementation of electronic prescribing system (e-prescribing) doctors can directly establish communication with a pharmacy. An e-prescribing system can help in the following:
- Reduction of medical errors
- Checking for drug interaction
- Provide lower costs
- Improving care
- Safety for patients
