Evaluation and certification of computerized physician order entry systems.

David Classen; Anthony Avery; David W. Bates

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Evaluation and certification of computerized physician order entry systems.

November 22, 2006

Classen D, Avery A, Bates DW. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2007;14(1):48-55.

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The authors reviewed studies on implementation and use of computerized physician order entry systems and discuss the metrics an organization should use to judge the effectiveness of its system.

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