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

Kevin B. Johnson; Christoph U. Lehmenn; 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.2013-0193

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

Kevin B. Johnson, Christoph U. Lehmenn, 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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Abstract

This technical report discusses recent advances in electronic prescribing (e-prescribing) systems, including the evidence base supporting their limitations and potential benefits. Specifically, this report acknowledges that there are limited but positive pediatric data supporting the role of e-prescribing in mitigating medication errors, improving communication with dispensing pharmacists, and improving medication adherence. On the basis of these 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. This report supports the accompanying policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics recommending the adoption of e-prescribing by pediatric health care providers.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	e1350-e1356
Journal	Pediatrics
Volume	131
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2013-0193
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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Johnson, K. B., Lehmenn, C. U., Del Beccaro, M. A., Alexander, G., Drummond, W. H., Francis, A. B., Handler, E. G., Johnson, T. D., Kim, G. R., Leu, M., Tham, E., Weinberg, S. T., & Zuckerman, A. E. (2013). Electronic prescribing in pediatrics: Toward safer and more effective medication management. Pediatrics, 131(4), e1350-e1356. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2013-0193

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