- Order entry improves care in the hospital, but it is not known how residents perform in other settings without order entry, after training with it. It is possible that physicians learn some facts and processes less well because they grow dependent on the computer to supply important pieces of information. On the other hand, it is also possible that learning is enhanced because guidelines and recommendations are frequently re-presented and reinforced at crucial moments. This question needs to be studied more closely.

-critiquing systems, which advise clinicians about what should be done after a prescription contrary to guidelines has been ordered, have been commonly applied. A simple reminder system that notifies clinicians before prescription of tasks that should be done probably can be disregarded more easily by the clinician