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J Manag Care Spec Pharm2018;24(7):691-699.July 1, 2018Journal Article

Quality and Variability of Patient Directions in Electronic Prescriptions in the Ambulatory Care Setting.

Yuze Yang1, Stacy Ward-Charlerie1, Ajit A Dhavle1, Michael T Rupp2, James Green1
11 Surescripts, Arlington, Virginia.
22 Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona.
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: The prescriber's directions to the patient (Sig) are one of the most quality-sensitive components of a prescription order. Owing to their free-text format, the Sig data that are transmitted in electronic prescriptions (e-prescriptions) have the potential to produce interpretation challenges at receiving pharmacies that may threaten patient safety and also negatively affect medication l…

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