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Computerized provider order entry: advancing technology today, saving lives tomorrow.

Ghaemmaghami V. AORN J. 2014;100:683-685.

Examining how computerized provider order entry affects care coordination, order legibility, and access to patient data in perioperative care, this commentary underscores the important role nurses play in keeping up with advances in health information technology and maintaining patient-centered care.

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