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[Computerized clinical decision support for medication in the electronic health record].
François Bastardot1,2,3, Coralie Galland-Decker1,2, Jean-Blaise Wasserfallen2
1Service de médecine interne, Département de médecine, CHUV, 1011 Lausanne.
Revue Medicale Suisse
|November 25, 2020
Summary
Computerized Clinical Decision Support (CCDS) enhances medication prescribing within electronic health records. This technology improves care quality and patient safety but faces significant implementation challenges.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Medical Technology
Background:
- Medication prescribing is a core function of Electronic Health Records (EHRs).
- Computerized Clinical Decision Support (CCDS) systems offer potential benefits for medication management.
- Challenges exist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of these systems in clinical settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the fundamental principles of CCDS in medication prescribing.
- To share practical experiences with CCDS implementation at Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV).
- To discuss future perspectives and challenges in the field of medication prescribing support.
Main Methods:
- Review of CCDS principles for medication prescribing.
- Case study analysis of CCDS implementation at CHUV.
- Discussion of future trends and obstacles.
Main Results:
- CCDS in EHRs can significantly improve prescribing quality and patient safety.
- Successful implementation requires careful planning and ongoing maintenance.
- CHUV has gained valuable experience in deploying and managing CCDS.
Conclusions:
- CCDS is a vital tool for optimizing medication prescribing in EHRs.
- Addressing implementation and maintenance challenges is crucial for realizing full potential.
- Future efforts should focus on refining CCDS for enhanced clinical utility and system integration.
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