Randomized Trial to Improve Prescribing Safety in Ambulatory Elderly Patients

2007118 citationsJournal Article

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Marsha A. Raebel · Kaiser Permanente

Jeanya Charles

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This study demonstrated the effectiveness of a computerized pharmacy alert system plus collaboration between healthcare professionals in decreasing potentially inappropriate medication dispensings in elderly patients. Coupling data available from information systems with the knowledge and skills of physicians and pharmacists can improve prescribing safety in patients aged 65 and older.

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Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes Medication Adherence and Compliance Patient Safety and Medication Errors

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Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

Volume 55, Issue 7, pp. 977-985

DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2007.01202.x

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