A systems approach to patient-centered care

Article Abstract:

Four specific changes to the system of care are proposed to enable the medical profession meet patients' needs and expectations. Ensuring open access to and continuity with clinicians, improving opportunities for patients and families to participate in the care process, and providing active self-management support, are the basic system redesign components that can result in an optimal patient-centered care.

Management, Patients, Patient care, Company business management

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Role of computerized physician order entry systems in facilitating medication errors

Article Abstract:

A study is conducted to identify and quantify the role of computerized physician order entry (CPOE) systems in facilitating medical prescription errors risks. The study found that a leading CPOE system often facilitated medication error risks, with many reported to occur frequently.

United States, Risk factors, Medication errors

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Influenza-testing and antiviral-agent prescribing practices - Connecticut, Minnesota, Mew Mexico, and New York, 2006-07 influenza season

Article Abstract:

A report on the practices adopted in the states of Connecticut, New Mexico and New York relevant to control of influenza during 2006-2007 is put forth.

Government domestic functions, Connecticut, New York, New Mexico, Prevention, Surveys, Influenza, Wellness programs, Health policy, Report, Survey

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