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Susie T Harris¹, Paul D Bell, Elizabeth A Baker

¹Author Affiliations: Health Services and Information Management, East Carolina University Health Sciences, Greenville, North Carolina.

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Electronic prescriptions (e-scripts) and smartphones are increasingly used in healthcare due to legislative mandates. This study examines their specific impacts within the evolving digital health landscape.

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Area of Science:

Health Informatics
Digital Health
Healthcare Technology

Background:

Computerized provider order entry (CPOE) systems have integrated e-scripts.
Legislative acts like HITECH and HIPAA have driven electronic health record adoption.
The increasing prevalence of smartphones in healthcare settings is notable.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the impact of e-prescriptions in healthcare.
To investigate the role and effects of cell phones/smartphones in healthcare.
To understand the integration of electronic technologies in patient care.

Main Methods:

Case study approach.
Focus on e-prescriptions and smartphone usage.
Analysis of electronic technology adoption in healthcare.

Main Results:

E-scripts are a key component of CPOE implementation.
Smartphone integration presents unique considerations within healthcare.
The study provides insights into specific technological impacts.

Conclusions:

Electronic prescribing and smartphone use are significant trends in modern healthcare.
Further research is needed to fully understand the implications of these technologies.
Healthcare must adapt to the increasing digital transformation.