Effective use of medication-related decision support in CPOE.

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Effective use of medication-related decision support in CPOE.

October 1, 2008

Metzger JB, Welebob E, Turisco F, Classen DC. Patient Saf Qual Healthc. Sept/Oct 2008;5:16-24.

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This article describes strategies for integrating clinical decision support tools with computerized physician order entry systems.

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