Beers Criteria Checking and Clinical Decision Support post

I have thought the checking of inappropriate medications with Beers and the lesser known Zhan Criteria was a “no brainer” with CDS in ePrescribing and inpatient CPOE.   All of the drugs in the criteria make no sense to be given to elderly folks and have alternatives that are less likely to cause adverse events.   This article and related editorial gives a needed pause and gut check prior to implementing a wide CDS intervention.  I still think it is the right thing to do, just proceed with caution and understanding.

Agreement Between Drugs-to-Avoid Criteria and Expert Assessments of Problematic Prescribing

http://archinte.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/169/14/1326?etoc

Agreement Between Drugs-to-Avoid Criteria and Expert Assessments of Problematic Prescribing—Invited Commentary

http://archinte.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/169/14/1332?etoc

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