Computers Not Catching Medication Errors | CIO Insight

Computers Not Catching Medication Errors

May 31, 2005
1 minute read

A new study finds that computer systems designed to stop medication errors did not prevent patients from receiving the wrong drug or dose, though it did solve problems with physician handwriting. Experts recommend computer systems that help prescribers make decisions, as well as making sure clinicians stay alert for common adverse drug reactions.

To read the story from HealthDay, click here.

CIO Insight Staff

CIO Insight offers thought leadership and best practices in the IT security and management industry while providing expert recommendations on software solutions for IT leaders. It is the trusted resource for security professionals who need network monitoring technology and solutions to maintain regulatory compliance for their teams and organizations.

CIO Insight Logo

CIO Insight offers thought leadership and best practices in the IT security and management industry while providing expert recommendations on software solutions for IT leaders. It is the trusted resource for security professionals who need to maintain regulatory compliance for their teams and organizations. CIO Insight is an ideal website for IT decision makers, systems integrators and administrators, and IT managers to stay informed about emerging technologies, software developments and trends in the IT security and management industry.

Property of TechnologyAdvice. © 2026 TechnologyAdvice. All Rights Reserved

Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the products that appear on this site are from companies from which TechnologyAdvice receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site including, for example, the order in which they appear. TechnologyAdvice does not include all companies or all types of products available in the marketplace.