Published online June 1, 2007
PEDIATRICS Vol. 119 No. 6 June 2007, pp. 1229-1231 (doi:10.1542/peds.2007-0888)
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POLICY STATEMENT

Electronic Prescribing Systems in Pediatrics: The Rationale and Functionality Requirements

Council on Clinical Information Technology

The use of electronic prescribing applications in pediatric practice, as recommended by the federal government and other national health care improvement organizations, should be encouraged. Legislation and policies that foster adoption of electronic prescribing systems by pediatricians should recognize both specific pediatric requirements and general economic incentives required to speed the adoption of these systems. Continued research into improving the effectiveness of these systems, recognizing the unique challenges of providing care to the pediatric population, should be promoted.

Key Words: electronic prescribing • clinical decision support • pediatrics • adverse drug event • computer-assisted therapy

Abbreviations: AAP—American Academy of Pediatrics • e-prescribing—electronic prescribing




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