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Procurement of prescriber support systems.

Karin Kajbjer¹

¹Sentensia Q, AB, Stockholm, Sweden. karin.kajbjer@telia.com

Studies in Health Technology and Informatics

|May 20, 2008

Summary

This study introduces ISO Technical Report 22,790, an international standard for electronic prescription systems. It aims to simplify the procurement of medication management solutions, enhancing patient safety and eHealth strategies globally.

Area of Science:

Health Informatics
eHealth
Health Information Management

Background:

Electronic prescription systems are crucial for national eHealth strategies.
Procuring these systems internationally presents significant challenges.
Ensuring patient safety in electronic medication management is a key concern.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce ISO Technical Report 22,790 as a solution for specifying functional characteristics of electronic prescription systems.
To facilitate international procurement of medication management systems.
To discuss the procurement process within the framework of European directives and patient safety.

Main Methods:

Analysis of the content of ISO Technical Report 22,790.
Discussion of the procurement process in relation to the European public procurement directive.

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Examination of patient safety considerations in electronic prescription system acquisition.

Main Results:

ISO Technical Report 22,790 offers an international basis for defining system requirements.
The report can streamline the procurement of electronic medication management solutions.
It provides a framework for addressing procurement challenges and patient safety.

Conclusions:

ISO Technical Report 22,790 is a valuable resource for countries developing eHealth strategies.
Adoption of the standard can improve the efficiency and international collaboration in procuring e-prescription systems.
The report supports the integration of patient safety into the procurement lifecycle.