Electronic prescribing systems in pediatrics: the rationale and functionality requirements.

نویسنده

  • Robert S Gerstle
چکیده

The use of electronic prescribing applications in pediatric practice, as recommended by the federal government and other national health care improvement organizations, should be encouraged. Legislation and policies that foster adoption of electronic prescribing systems by pediatricians should recognize both specific pediatric requirements and general economic incentives required to speed the adoption of these systems. Continued research into improving the effectiveness of these systems, recognizing the unique challenges of providing care to the pediatric population, should be promoted.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Pediatrics

دوره 119 6  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2007