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Guided prescription of psychotropic medications for geriatric inpatients.

Peterson JF, Kuperman GJ, Shek C, et al. Guided prescription of psychotropic medications for geriatric inpatients. Arch Intern Med. 2005;165(7):802-7.

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May 18, 2005
Peterson JF, Kuperman GJ, Shek C, et al. Arch Intern Med. 2005;165(7):802-7.
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Using a computerized provider order entry system, researchers displayed guidelines for administering psychotropic medication to elderly patients at a tertiary care academic hospital. Results indicate increased prescription of recommended doses, decreased prescription of nonrecommended drugs, and fewer inpatient falls.

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Peterson JF, Kuperman GJ, Shek C, et al. Guided prescription of psychotropic medications for geriatric inpatients. Arch Intern Med. 2005;165(7):802-7.

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