Drug-related problems in medical wards with a computerized physician order entry system.

P. Bedouch; B. Allenet; A. Grass; J. Labarère; E. Brudieu; J-L Bosson; J. Calop

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Drug-related problems in medical wards with a computerized physician order entry system.

April 8, 2009

Bedouch P, Allenet B, Grass A, et al. J Clin Pharm Ther. 2009;34(2):187-95.

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Medication errors remained relatively common at a French hospital despite the presence of a computerized provider order entry system. The article explores the types of errors and possible preventive mechanisms.

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