Evaluating the Capability of Information Technology to Prevent Adverse Drug Events: A Computer Simulation Approach

AUTOR(ES)

Anderson, James G.

FONTE

American Medical Informatics Association

RESUMO

Background: The annual cost of morbidity and mortality due to medication errors in the U.S. has been estimated at $76.6 billion. Information technology implemented systematically has the potential to significantly reduce medication errors that result in adverse drug events (ADEs).

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