EMR Benefits: E-Prescribing
From Clinfowiki
Electronic prescribing or e-prescribing is the electronic generation, filling and transmission of a medication prescription.
Among the disadvantages of paper records are that they may get lost as well as they can be misread. With the implementation of electronic prescribing system (e-prescribing) doctors can directly establish communication with a pharmacy. An e-prescribing system can help in the following:
- Reduction of medical errors
- Checking for drug interaction
- Provide lower costs
- Improving care
- Safety for patients