title: [Computerized physician order entry as a new technology for patients' safety].
abstract: Concern about patient safety is a priority in the quality policy of health systems. In the pharmacotherapeutic process, from prescription to administration of drugs, failures that cause unwanted effects in patients may occur. This is especially common in patients with multiple pathologies and polypharmacy, common in medical specialities services. To analyze and identify the causes that trigger medical errors is essential to prevent their occurrence. In this context, computerized physician order entry appear as an attractive tool for ensuring patients safety.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Farmacia, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, España. evillabueno@telefonica.net
authors.forename: Elena
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Villamañán
authors.forename: Alicia
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Herrero
authors.forename: Rodolfo
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Alvarez-Sala
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000517:prevention & control*; D050316:Medical Order Entry Systems; D017751:Safety Management