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Definition of 'Medical Order Entry Systems'

Information systems, usually computer-assisted, that enable providers to initiate medical procedures, prescribe medications, etc. These systems support medical decision-making and error-reduction during patient care.

Common names: Medical Order Entry Systems; Order Entry Systems, Medical; Computerized Physician Order Entry System; CPOE

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Monday, November 23, 2009

Format change of a laboratory test order form affects physician behavior.

22 Jun 2009 PURPOSE: Our study was designed to find whether a change in physician ordering of laboratory testing could be obtained by the simple strategy of changing the set-up of the check-box laboratory order form that is embedded in a computerized medical ... Read more...


Prescription errors and outcomes related to inconsistent information transmitted through computerized order entry: a prospective study.

23 May 2009 BACKGROUND: Although several types of computerized provider order entry (CPOE)-related errors may occur, errors related to inconsistent information within the same prescription (ie, mismatch between the structured template and the associated ... Read more...


Effects of a computerized provider order entry system on clinical histories provided in emergency department radiology requisitions.

27 Feb 2009 PURPOSE: The provided clinical history can affect the interpretation of radiologic examinations, especially in the emergency department context. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of computerizing the radiology requisition process on ... Read more...

 

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Definition: Information systems, usually computer-assisted, that enable providers to initiate medical procedures, prescribe medications, etc. These systems support medical decision-making and error-reduction during patient care.

Descriptor UI: D050316

Alternative terms: Medical Order Entry Systems; Order Entry Systems, Medical; Computerized Physician Order Entry System; CPOE;

Related Mesh Headings: Drug Therapy, Computer-Assisted; Medication Systems, Hospital; Point-of-Care Systems; Electronic Prescribing;

Allowable Qualifiers: classification; economics; history; legislation & jurisprudence; organization & administration; standards; trends; utilization; statistics & numerical data; ethics;

Tree Number: L01.700.508.300.408.600; L01.700.508.300.680.360.450; L01.700.508.300.695.600; N04.452.442.452.500; N04.452.515.360.500; N04.452.859.564.650.500;

History Note: 2006

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