Physician Connectivity: Electronic Prescribing

Authors

Robin J. Strongin, George Washington University

Document Type

Issue Brief

Publication Date

2-23-2000

Abstract

This issue brief focuses on physician connectivity — the electronic linking of physicians with online resources such as clinical databases and sophisticated formulary systems. As physician connectivity increasingly allows physicians to prescribe online via a handheld computer complete with formulary information as well as patient data and drug information, this issue brief examines the issues raised by this technological advance within the broader context of online prescribing.

Comments

Issue brief no. 752

Recommended Citation

Strongin, Robin J., "Physician Connectivity: Electronic Prescribing" (2000). National Health Policy Forum. Paper 46.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/sphhs_centers_nhpf/46

Open Access

yes