Table 1.

Sampling of Health Care Objectives That Can Be Addressed with Clinical Decision Support

Reduced medication errors and adverse medical events

Improved management of specific acute and chronic conditions, as described in the Institute of Medicine 2001 report23

Improved personalization of care for individual patients

Best clinical practices consistent with available medical evidence

Cost-effective and appropriate prescription medication use

Effective professional and consumer education about medication use

Effective communication and collaboration about medications across clinical/prescribing/dispensing/administering settings

Efficient and convenient clinical practice and self-care

Better reporting and follow-up of adverse events

Compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements

Improved dissemination of expert knowledge from government and professional bodies to clinicians and patients