The (slowly) vanishing prescription pad.

Robert Steinbrook

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The (slowly) vanishing prescription pad.

February 17, 2011

Steinbrook R. N Engl J Med. 2008;359(2):115-7.

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This perspective discusses the proliferation of electronic vs. paper-based prescriptions, as well as how this new technology can improve efficiency, decrease errors, and potentially reduce costs.

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