eEfforts to Improve Physicians Prescription in Developed Countries.
10.5124/jkma.2004.47.2.144
- Author:
Jong Myon BAE
1
Author Information
1. Department of Preventive Medicine, Cheju National University College of Medicine, Korea. jmbae@cheju.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Drug;
Prescriptions;
Drug utilization review
- MeSH:
Developed Countries*;
Drug Prescriptions;
Drug Utilization Review;
Prescriptions*;
Retrospective Studies
- From:Journal of the Korean Medical Association
2004;47(2):144-149
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
S +nce errors in prescription potentially result in serious outcomes but can be prevented by multiple interventions, it is very important to update the knowledge on medicines and to improve physicians' prescription for medication safety. The aim of this article is to review useful interventions to improve prescription in developed countries. The passive dissemination of drug information or clinical practice guide-lines alone is an insufficient method for improving most pre-scribing behaviors, although necessary. While the concurrent drug utilization review (DUR) could reduce inappropriate drug prescription and help physicians' prescribing decisions, retrospective DUR and penalties should not be operated in order to hold down the cost of medication.
