Osteopathic Family Physician
Volume 1, Issue 2 , Pages 41-44, September 2009

Implementing electronic prescribing

  • Martha Simpson, DO, MBA, FACOFP

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Dr. Martha Simpson, Department of Family Medicine, Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Grosvenor Hall, Athens, OH 45701
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  • Marc A. Sweeney, RPh, MDiv, PharmD

Department of Family Medicine, Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, Ohio

Summary 

Lack of computer expertise, cost, and safety and HIPAA concerns as well as resistance from the office staff have contributed to only about 15% of all physicians sending prescriptions electronically. Adoption of electronic prescribing in the office is easy and relatively inexpensive with the right software and hardware for your unique situation. This general guidance can ease concerns about implementing this new technology in the office.

Keywords: e-prescribing

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PII: S1877-573X(09)00035-5

doi:10.1016/j.osfp.2009.06.003

Osteopathic Family Physician
Volume 1, Issue 2 , Pages 41-44, September 2009

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