Systematic review of computerized prescriber order entry and clinical decision support. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

Systematic review of computerized prescriber order entry and clinical decision support. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

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• Published December 2018

Systematic review of computerized prescriber order entry and clinical decision support.

Vélez-Díaz-Pallarés M, Pérez-Menéndez-Conde C, Bermejo-Vicedo T. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2018;75:1909-1921.

Use of computerized provider order entry (CPOE) is increasingly widespread. This systematic review found that while CPOE with clinical decision support reduced certain medication errors associated with prescribing, CPOE led to the introduction of new errors.

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