Title: E-prescribing and Reduction of Prescription Errors
Authors: Abdullah Hassan Aljabri, Zainab Radian Alhuraysi, Abdulrahman Awadh Almuntashiri
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v11i12.18
Abstract
E-prescribing, or electronic prescribing, is a technological progress in healthcare that objectives to improve the prescription process by digitizing and automating diverse stages of medication ordering. This paper examines the impact of e-prescribing in reducing prescribing errors, thereby increasing both patient safety and health outcomes. Through a comprehensive review of relevant literature, this study critically examines the key features, benefits, and challenges associated with e-scheduling execution. Additionally, it examines the effectiveness of e-prescribing systems in preventing common prescribing errors such as incorrect dosage, drug interactions, and illegible handwriting. The examination includes viewpoints from healthcare professionals, pharmacists, and patients to offer a comprehensive grasp of the consequences of e-prescribing on prescription precision and patient results. The results emphasize the potential of e-prescribing as a central tool in diminishing medication-related errors, simplifying interaction among healthcare stakeholders, and cultivating a safer and more productive healthcare setting.
Keywords: E-prescribing, prescription errors, medication errors, healthcare technology, patient safety, dosage inaccuracies, medication management, electronic health records.
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