Many computerized physician order entry (CPOE) systems have integrated drug safety
alerts. The authors reviewed the literature on physician response to drug safety alerts and …

Evidence is emerging that certain technologies such as computerized provider order entry
may reduce the likelihood of patient harm. However, many technologies that should reduce …

This book describes in detail the various teaching strategies and assessment methods used
in pharmacy education. Included in the text is both the advantages and disadvantages of …

The main mechanisms of nephrotoxicity are vasoconstriction, altered intraglomerular
hemodynamics, tubular cell toxicity, interstitial nephritis, crystal deposition, thrombotic …

Objectives: To assess the impact of a closed-loop electronic prescribing, automated
dispensing, barcode patient identification and electronic medication administration record …

Context Computerized physician order entry (CPOE) with clinical decision support (CDS)
has been promoted as an effective strategy to prevent the development of a drug injury …

Wide adoption of mobile computing technology can potentially improve information access,
enhance workflow, and promote evidence-based practice to make informed and effective …

Objectives: To determine the frequency and types of dispensing errors identified both at the
final check stage and outside of a UK hospital pharmacy, to explore the reasons why they …

Eight hundred and ninety‐six incidents relating to drug error were reported to the Australian
Incident Monitoring Study. Syringe and drug preparation errors accounted for 452 (50.4%) …

Intense pressure to control costs and improve patient care quality is driving hospitals to
increasingly look to information technology (IT) for solutions. As IT investment and IT …