The art and science of preprinted physician orders.
Defining how preprinted physician orders are developed within a hospital has the potential to positively affect patients' care, services, safety, and outcomes. When they are well designed, preprinted physician orders improve interdisciplinary integration in care and promote accurate communication. Designing good preprinted orders is both an art and a science that can benefit all hospitalized patients and all disciplines within healthcare.
Duffy
Barbara
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Florida Hospital Memorial System, Ormond Beach, USA. duffyb@cfl.rr.com
D032882:Comprehension; D011307:Drug Prescriptions / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D050316:Medical Order Entry Systems; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000592:standards; D014481:United States; D014956:Writing / Q000592:standards*