What kinds of doctors are using the e-prescribing systems?
Dr. Fischer: Doctors who wrote electronic prescriptions happened to be slightly younger and more likely to be female than those who did not. This program mostly targeted primary care providers, so internists, pediatricians, and family practice physicians made up nearly three-quarters of those who used e-prescribing. Debra: Doctor, thanks for joining us. Dr. Fischer: My pleasure. Debra: More information on AHRQ’s e-prescribing projects and reports can be found at healthit.ahrq.gov. Up next, tips for navigating the health care system. (music) Rand: On television, our favorite medical dramas often show doctors-in-training working all night and taking naps in empty rooms when they can. Fact is, that’s not far from the truth. It is a long-standing tradition in the nation’s teaching hospitals for doctors-in-training, known as residents, to work long hours. However, efforts are underway to change this tradition, and AHRQ Director Dr. Carolyn Clancy is here to give us details. Thanks for joini
