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.

November 30, 2011

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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