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Expert systems

R Morrell¹, B Wasilauskas, R Winslow

¹Department of Clinical Microbiology, North Carolina Baptist Hospitals (NCBH), Winston-Salem.

American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy

|August 15, 1994

Summary

Computerized expert systems offer advanced decision support in pharmacy, excelling where human analysis is limited. Implementing these systems requires careful planning for optimal patient care and pharmacist role evolution.

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Area of Science:

Computer Science
Health Informatics
Pharmaceutical Sciences

Background:

Computerized expert systems represent an advanced analytical approach beyond traditional programming.
These systems aid in decision-making for complex situations lacking objective definitions.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the potential utility of computerized expert systems in pharmacy practice.
To describe strategies and imperatives for implementing these systems in a healthcare setting.

Main Methods:

Explanation of the concept and definition of computerized expert systems.
Exploration of current and potential applications within pharmacy.
Discussion of factors critical for successful implementation.

Main Results:

Pharmacy's information-intensive nature makes it highly suitable for expert systems.
Current applications include drug interaction screening and therapeutic drug monitoring.
Expert systems must demonstrate clear advantages over human expertise to achieve widespread adoption.

Conclusions:

Computerized expert systems hold significant potential to enhance pharmacy practice and patient care.
Successful implementation necessitates a shift towards case-management orientation for pharmacists.
Key considerations include interdepartmental linkage, usage models, development, and maintenance.

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