Evaluating Patient Information Prescriptions

Information services tailored to the needs of individual patients. The information prescription (IRx)or service is defined for this study as a combination of: 1)An evidence-based web site for use by patients and their families; 2) A reference interview and assistance in locating relevant general information in response to patient information needs; 3) Documentation of the questions and the information service provided in response to these in the patient's Electronic Patient Record for review by providers as needed; and, 4) Triage of patient's/parents clinical questions to providers.