E-prescribing first step to improved safety.

Joel B Finkelstein

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E-prescribing first step to improved safety.

January 24, 2007

Finkelstein JB. Journal of the National Cancer Institute. 2006;98(24):1763-5.

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This article discusses changes implemented at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to improve cancer medication safety, including the adoption of electronic prescribing.

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