Effect of computerized physician order entry on radiologic examination order indication quality.

Erika Schneider; William Franz; Roseann Spitznagel; Daphne A. Bascom; Nancy A. Obuchowski

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Effect of computerized physician order entry on radiologic examination order indication quality.

June 25, 2012

Schneider E, Franz W, Spitznagel R, et al. Arch Intern Med. 2011;171(11):1036-8.

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This research letter discusses weaknesses found in a computerized physician order entry system that accepted incomplete order information—possibly compromising the safety of diagnostic radiological services.

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