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Using an enhanced oral chemotherapy computerized provider order entry system to reduce prescribing errors and improve safety.

Collins CM, Elsaid KA. Int J Qual Health Care. 2011;23:36-43.

This study describes how implementation of a computerized provider order entry system reduced errors associated with prescribing oral chemotherapy.

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Resource Type

Study

Setting of Care

Specialty Hospitals

Target Audience

Health Care Providers

Clinical Area

Medical Oncology

Safety Target

Ordering/Prescribing Errors

Error Types

Epidemiology of Errors and Adverse Events

Approach to Improving Safety

Clinical Pharmacist Involvement

Origin/Sponsor

United States of America