Not quite fail-safe: computerizing isn't a panacea for dangerous drug errors, study shows.

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Not quite fail-safe: computerizing isn't a panacea for dangerous drug errors, study shows.

April 3, 2005

Boodman SC. Washington Post. March 22, 2005; Page HE01.

Computerized provider order entry is revealed to have its own set of problems.

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