Computer-assisted drug therapy problem notification.
Objective: To describe the use of computer technology to enhance our ability to identify and notify providers of potential drug therapy problems using a mail intervention monitoring programme. Setting: Pharmacy benefit management company. Intervention: Use of clinical software systems and profession...
| Publicado en: | Disease Management & Health Outcomes Vol. 7; no. 5; pp. 245 - 251 |
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| Formato: | Journal Article |
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Springer Nature
May2000
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