title: CPOE (computerized physician order entry). An executive's guide.
abstract: Computerized physician order entry is controversial. Backers say it helps reduce medication errors significantly. Critics note that it's expensive, as well as complex to design and implement. This guide considers the advantages and costs of CPOE.
authors.affiliation: dscalise@healthforum.com
authors.forename: Dagmara
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Scalise
mesh_terms: D001292:Attitude to Computers; D002201:Capital Expenditures; D016303:Clinical Pharmacy Information Systems / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D017721:Hospital Costs; D006751:Hospital Information Systems / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards; D018578:Hospital-Physician Relations; D006801:Humans; D007449:Investments; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards; D013597:Systems Analysis; D014481:United States