Electronic prescribing in pediatrics: Toward safer and more effective medication management

Christoph U. Lehmann; Kevin B. Johnson; Mark A. Del Beccaro; Gregg Alexander; Willa H. Drummond; Anne B. Francis; Eric G. Handler; Timothy D. Johnson; George R. Kim; Michael Leu; Eric Tham; Stuart T. Weinberg; Alan E. Zuckerman

doi:10.1542/peds.2013-0192

Electronic prescribing in pediatrics: Toward safer and more effective medication management

Christoph U. Lehmann, Kevin B. Johnson, Mark A. Del Beccaro, Gregg Alexander, Willa H. Drummond, Anne B. Francis, Eric G. Handler, Timothy D. Johnson, George R. Kim, Michael Leu, Eric Tham, Stuart T. Weinberg, Alan E. Zuckerman

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This policy statement identifies the potential value of electronic prescribing (e-prescribing) systems in improving quality and reducing harm in pediatric health care. On the basis of limited but positive pediatric data and on the basis of federal statutes that provide incentives for the use of e-prescribing systems, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the adoption of e-prescribing systems with pediatric functionality. The American Academy of Pediatrics also recommends a set of functions that technology vendors should provide when e-prescribing systems are used in environments in which children receive care.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	824-826
Number of pages	3
Journal	Pediatrics
Volume	131
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2013-0192
State	Published - Apr 2013
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Electronic prescribing
Health information technology
Medication
Pediatrics
Prescription
Quality improvement

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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