Computerized provider order entry (CPOE) “refers to any system on which clinicians directly place orders electronically, with the orders transmitted directly to the recipient (2017).” Another, more exact definition is simply the process of providers entering medical orders into a computer application. CPOE is an important part in healthcare. It is key in the transmission of patient information such as labs, medications, admissions, or procedures. A CPOE system may be designed in a way to reflect a paper chart. This is a great example of the digital transformation of medicine. The orders of clinicians were previously hand written. The use of CPOE systems has played a large role in reducing medical errors and costs. CPOE has also increased the
