Which of the following is a primary benefit of the use of computerized provider order entry for patient medications?
1. Reduces time that prescribing drugs takes
2. Eliminates the need to chart drugs prescribed
3. Decreases prescribing and transcription errors
4. Helps keep the number of drugs prescribed to a minimum
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