title: A comparison of drug interaction software programs: applicability to the emergency department.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To compare the features of available drug interaction software programs in terms of general applicability to an emergency department setting.
  
  
  METHODS
  Prospective evaluation of drug interaction software programs based on presence or absence of a variety of performance features.
  
  
  METHODS
  University and community hospital EDs.
  
  
  METHODS
  Eight commercially available drug interaction software programs.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Programs were evaluated according to designated performance and data base features. Tabulated results were compiled for purposes of comparison.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Although no computer program tested completely met the specific needs of a busy ED, many programs have features with at least some general applicability.
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine, Los Angeles County/University of Southern California Medical Center.
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Goldberg
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mabee
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mammone
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Chan
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Tarleton
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Broderick
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Robinson
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Hurst
authors.forename: G P
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Whelan
mesh_terms: D004346:Drug Information Services; D004347:Drug Interactions; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D006801:Humans; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012984:Software