Hospital pharmacists', doctors' and nurses' perceptions of intra- and inter- professional communication in the context of electronic prescribing and medication administration systems: A qualitative study.

ePMA does not necessarily support communication among HCPs. Pharmacists and doctors were also concerned that ePMA reduces communication between themselves and their patients. Hospital managers should ensure sufficient hardware for HCPs, including pharmacists, to conduct their work in clinical areas, and work with ePMA system suppliers to develop ways of enhancing, rather than inhibiting, communication.