[Loss of information in cross-sectoral treatment: causes and solutions]. / Informationsverluste bei sektorübergreifender Behandlung: Ursachen und Lösungen.

Missing information on patients and their medication is a leading cause of medication errors and preventable harm. The TOP Projects uses pharmacy claim data and electronic decision support to improve quality and safety of care on hospital admission. In a survey 100 % of responding hospitals in Germany consider this approach helpful and important to improve availability of necessary information and medication safety and to reduce workload.