A Clinician’s Guide to Electronic Prescribing

The eHealth Initiative Foundation, in collaboration with the American Medical Association,the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American College of Physicians, the Medical Group Management Association, and the Center for Improving Medication Management are pleased to present “A Clinician’s Guide to Electronic Prescribing”.

“A Clinician’s Guide to Electronic Prescribing” is designed for two target audiences:

     (1) Practices new to e-prescribing and who want an overview of what it is.
Section I of the guide provides basic information on what electronic prescribing is, how it works, its benefits and challenges, and the current status of adoption.

     (2) Practices that are ready to move forward with implementing e-prescribing, and already have a good grasp of the fundamentals provided in Section I of the guide. Section II is geared toward office-based clinicians who are ready to bring e-prescribing into their practices. This section provides guidance on the steps to take and pitfalls to avoid. It presents essential questions and considerations for planning, selecting, and implementing an e-prescribing system.

The guide also provides a list of key references and resources readers can consult to help make the transition to e-prescribing as smooth as possible.

For a complete copy of the guide: Click Here