Electronic prescribing in pediatrics: toward safer and more effective medication management.

2011–2012 American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Clinical Information Technology Executive Committee

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Electronic prescribing in pediatrics: toward safer and more effective medication management.

November 25, 2013

Committee 2011–2012 AA of PC on CITE. Pediatrics. 2013;131(4):824-6.

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This policy statement outlines recommendations to ensure that electronic prescribing systems are designed and implemented to be safe for use in pediatric settings.

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