Implementation of computerized prescriber order entry in four academic medical centers.

Thomas W. Cooley; Dianne May; Michael Alwan; Caron Sue

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Implementation of computerized prescriber order entry in four academic medical centers.

January 9, 2013

Cooley TW, May D, Alwan M, et al. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2012;69(24):2166-73.

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Discussing experiences from four medical centers that implemented computerized prescriber order entry systems (CPOE), this commentary reveals barriers to adoption and lessons learned to improve hospitals' transition to CPOE.

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