[Computerized decision support in drug prescribing I: Better survey of patients' medications yields better quality of care]

Lakartidningen. 2003 Apr 10;100(15):1333-7.
[Article in Swedish]

Abstract

New drugs and new discoveries--such as those concerning the use of individual genetic profiles to help customize dosages--have refined drug treatment. Drug companies' marketing efforts as well as patients' views and wishes influence physicians in their choice of treatment. Drug-drug interactions continue to be a common cause of admissions to hospitals. Instantaneous access to a patient's complete drug list and to reliable medical information in a computer-based drug-prescribing system will help ensure patient safety. It will also contribute to evidence-based choice of pharmacological principle, drug, method of administration and dosage and to better agreement between patient and doctor.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Pharmacy Information Systems*
  • Decision Support Systems, Clinical*
  • Drug Information Services
  • Drug Prescriptions* / standards
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Humans
  • Medical Records Systems, Computerized*
  • Polypharmacy
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Practice Patterns, Physicians'
  • Quality Assurance, Health Care
  • Safety