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Medical Order Entry Systems MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Medical Order Entry Systems
Tree Number(s)
L01.313.500.750.300.695.600
N04.452.442.452.452.500
N04.452.515.360.500
N04.452.859.564.650.500
Unique ID
D050316
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D050316
Scope Note
Information systems, usually computer-assisted, that enable providers to initiate medical procedures, prescribe medications, etc. These systems support medical decision-making and error-reduction during patient care.
Entry Version
MED ORDER ENTRY SYSTEMS
Entry Term(s)
Alert Systems, Medication
CPOE
Computerized Physician Order Entry
Computerized Physician Order Entry System
Computerized Provider Order Entry
Computerized Provider Order Entry System
Medication Alert Systems
Order Entry Systems, Medical
NLM Classification #
WX 26.5
See Also
Drug Therapy, Computer-Assisted
Electronic Prescribing
Medication Systems, Hospital
Point-of-Care Systems
Public MeSH Note
2006
History Note
2006
Date Introduced
2006/01/01
Last Updated
2019/07/09
Medical Order Entry Systems Preferred
Computerized Physician Order Entry System Narrower
Medication Alert Systems Related
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