ROLE OF COMPUTERIZED PHYSICIAN ORDER ENTRY SYSTEMS IN FACILITATING MEDICATION ERRORS
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Keywords
computerized physician order entry systems, medication errors, healthcare technology, patient safety
Abstract
This research review aims to examine the role of computerized physician order entry (CPOE) systems in facilitating medication errors. CPOE systems have been widely implemented in healthcare settings to enhance medication safety and improve healthcare outcomes. However, there is growing evidence suggesting that CPOE systems can also contribute to medication errors. This review analyzes existing literature to explore the various ways in which CPOE systems may inadvertently lead to medication errors, identifies common error types, and discusses potential strategies to mitigate these risks and improve patient safety.
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Bader Mahmoud Ahmed Alsahabi
Pharmacist,MGH Hospital
Fahad Faleh Alamtal Alanzi
Pharmacy Technician, King Khalid Hospital in Al-Kharj
Mohammed Musharraf Ali Alamri
General Practitioner, Laban 2 PHC
Bader Ahmed Hattab Alonazi
Pharmacist, Remah General Hospital
Bandar Hamed Mashaan Almatrafi
Pharmacy, Work at King Khaled Hospital in Al Kharj,
Zahaa Eid Khulaif Alrashidi
Pharmacy, King Khalid Hospital in Al Kharj,