Medication Errors: Is it the Hidden Part of the Submerged Iceberg in Our Health-care System?

Several studies have demonstrated CPOE's ability to decrease the rate of MEs and increase compliance with recommended prescribing regimens.[ 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 ] There is a significant investment required in CPOE, but the return is quite significant not only monetarily but also improvements in resource utilization and reductions in testing and imaging.[ 35 ] Improved data collection with the help of accurate coding enable the hospitals to increase physician reimbursements and also decrease the physician liability insurance premiums.[ 36 , 37 ] CPOE will particularly improve communication efforts during the transfer of care of the patients.

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