title: A prelude to the matrix models supplement.
abstract: This paper introduces the concept of matrix models: a new project to ensure that there is clinically effective, safe and economic prescribing of medicines in an integrated manner, in both primary and secondary care, in Northern Ireland.
authors.affiliation: Pharmacy and Medicines Management, Antrim Hospital, Northern Health and Social Care Trust, 5 Bush Road, Antrim, BT41 2RL.
authors.forename: Mike
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Scott
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Janknegt
authors.forename: Rob
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Brenninkmeijer
mesh_terms: D003657:Decision Making; D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D011307:Drug Prescriptions; D006801:Humans; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009660:Northern Ireland