• Commentary
  • Published July 2016

Incorporating indications into medication ordering—time to enter the age of reason.

Schiff GD, Seoane-Vazquez E, Wright A. N Engl J Med. 2016;375:306-309.

Clear communication during medication prescribing can enhance safety. This commentary advocates for indications-based prescribing coupled with health information technology as a way to improve team communication, medication reconciliation, and patient education and compliance.

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