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Published January 2018

Implementing electronic health record default settings to reduce opioid overprescribing: a pilot study.

Zivin K, White JO, Chao S, et al. Pain Med. 2019;20:103-112.

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Resource Type
- Journal Article
  - › Study
Approach to Improving Safety
- Electronic Health Records
Safety Target
- Ordering/Prescribing Errors
- Opiates/Narcotics
Setting of Care
- Hospitals
Clinical Area
- Medicine
Target Audience
- Health Care Providers
- Information Professionals
Error Types
- Active Errors
Origin/Sponsor
- United States of America

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Zivin K ; White JO ; Chao S; et al. Implementing electronic health record default settings to reduce opioid overprescribing: a pilot study. Pain Med. 2019; 20: 103-112

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Patients prescribed high doses of opioids for acute pain are at increased risk of developing long-term dependence. Researchers implemented a 15-pill default dose for Schedule II opioids in two emergency rooms. This initiative was feasible, not bothersome, and reduced high-dose prescriptions at one hospital. An Annual Perspective described other initiatives to reduce opioid-related harm.

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