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Computer Provider Order Entry

Tim P. Connelly  1 , Scott J. Korvek
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Computer Provider Order Entry

Tim P. Connelly et al.
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Excerpt

Computer Provider Order Entry (CPOE) has revolutionized the way physicians and other providers direct patient care in multiple settings. CPOE has both benefits and disadvantages. CPOE has been shown to reduce the number of medication errors in hospitalized patients. CPOE, however, has not been shown to reduce mortality significantly. It is associated with increased time for completion of some physician workflow.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Tim Connelly declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Scott Korvek declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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