Cedars-Sinai doctors cling to pen and paper: transition to electronic medical records proves difficult.

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Cedars-Sinai doctors cling to pen and paper: transition to electronic medical records proves difficult.

April 3, 2005

Connolly C. Washington Post. March 21, 2005

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A high-profile misstep in implementing computerized provider order entry is reviewed. In addition, other caveats and barriers to successfully launching technological solutions to minimize medical error are discussed.

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