Decision support for sensible dosing in electronic prescribing systems.

J. J. Coleman; U. Nwulu; R. E. Ferner

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Decision support for sensible dosing in electronic prescribing systems.

July 6, 2012

Coleman JJ, Nwulu U, Ferner RE. J Clin Pharm Ther. 2012;37(4):415-9.

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This study developed and tested an algorithm to optimize decision support and minimize alert fatigue during prescribing activities.

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