Comparison of a prototype for indications-based prescribing with 2 commercial prescribing systems.

Pamela M. Garabedian; Adam Wright; Isabella Newbury; Lynn A. Volk; Alejandra Salazar; Mary G. Amato; Aaron W. Nathan; Katherine J. Forsythe; William Galanter; Kevin Kron; Sara Myers; Joanna Abraham; Sarah K. McCord; Tewodros Eguale; David W. Bates; Gordon Schiff

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Comparison of a prototype for indications-based prescribing with 2 commercial prescribing systems.

May 1, 2019

Garabedian PM, Wright A, Newbury I, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2019;2(3):e191514.

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This simulation study compared computerized medication order entry between two commercial electronic health records and a prototype designed for safe prescribing. Physicians using the prototype had fewer errors compared to either commercial platform, highlighting the need to improve electronic health record usability in order to enhance medication safety.

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