title: CPOE: a clear purpose plus top-notch technical support equals high physician adoption.
abstract: As with any fundamental change, the transition to computerized physician order entry [CPOE] is not a risk-free endeavor, major questions hover around this facet of the arduous and controversial paper-to-electronic conversion currently preoccupying the healthcare industry: Could physician over-reliance on electronic prompts actually lead to an increase in some types of medical errors? Could automated workstations ultimately hinder safety and the delivery of quality care by diminishing face-to-face communication and nuanced discussions? In an ironic twist, could electronic solutions insidiously leach creativity, intuition and judgment from good medicine by keeping physicians tied to tools that consume their time but do not offer effective clinical decision support?
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Birk
mesh_terms: D001292:Attitude to Computers; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D006801:Humans; D050316:Medical Order Entry Systems; D010820:Physicians