[Computerized physician order entry as a new technology for patients' safety]

Abstract

Concern about patient safety is a priority in the quality policy of health systems. In the pharmacotherapeutic process, from prescription to administration of drugs, failures that cause unwanted effects in patients may occur. This is especially common in patients with multiple pathologies and polypharmacy, common in medical specialities services. To analyze and identify the causes that trigger medical errors is essential to prevent their occurrence. In this context, computerized physician order entry appear as an attractive tool for ensuring patients safety.