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Computerized physician order entry (CPOE) is a technology that allows physicians to enter
 
Computerized physician order entry (CPOE) is a technology that allows physicians to enter
 
orders, medications, or procedures directly into the computer instead of handwriting them. [http://www.annals.org/content/139/1/31.abstract] The system transmits the order to the appropriate department or individual so the order can be carried out. [http://www.himss.org/ASP/topics_cds_workbook.asp?faid=108&tid=14]
 
orders, medications, or procedures directly into the computer instead of handwriting them. [http://www.annals.org/content/139/1/31.abstract] The system transmits the order to the appropriate department or individual so the order can be carried out. [http://www.himss.org/ASP/topics_cds_workbook.asp?faid=108&tid=14]
 
See [[CPOE Definition]] for more information.
 
  
 
== Computerized physician order entry ==
 
== Computerized physician order entry ==

Revision as of 18:35, 7 September 2011

Computerized physician order entry (CPOE) is a technology that allows physicians to enter orders, medications, or procedures directly into the computer instead of handwriting them. [1] The system transmits the order to the appropriate department or individual so the order can be carried out. [2]

Computerized physician order entry