Computer Physician Order Entry (CPOE) System
Computer physician order entry (CPOE) systems are electronic systems for physicians to enter medication orders, diagnostic studies, imaging studies, therapeutic services, nutrition and food services, nursing services, and other orderables. These systems are designed to mimic the workflow of a paper chart and reduce errors caused by poor handwriting or transcription of medication orders. These systems are often a module, component, or integrated with a hospital information system (HIS) or electronic health record (EHR).