Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Pharmacy Informatics

Pharmacy informatics is the scientific field that focuses on medication-related data and knowledge within the continuum of healthcare systems - including its acquisition, storage, analysis, use and dissemination - in the delivery of optimal medication-related patient care and health outcomes.

The pharmacy informaticist focuses on application of technology for pharmacists in supporting, streamlining, improving workflow, increasing patient safety with best practices and reliable systems.

http://www.himss.org/ASP/topics_pharmacyInformatics.asp

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