Evaluating the implementation and use of a computerized physician order entry system: a case study.

Stud Health Technol Inform

The Capital Region of Denmark, Copenhagen East, Denmark.

Published: November 2007

A study at the urology clinic, Frederiksberg Hospital Denmark, the clinicians working procedures, when prescribing, dispensing and administrating drugs using a computerized physician order entry system (CPOE) showed an overwhelming majority of the clinicians who believed it does support the patient safety and quality of treatment despite the CPOE was not used to the expected degre.

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