Table 1.

Characteristics of the Order Entry Form

Characteristic	Description
Multiorder grid	Multidrug chemotherapy regimens can be prescribed on one form in which each row represents a separate electronic order.
Order dependency	Orders in the grid are linked to each other.
Height/weight	Data feeds in from a separate centralized functionality and cannot be changed directly on the order.
Built-in calculators	Dosing formulas include those per m2, per kg, flat dose, and area under the curve.
	Data modifiers include ideal body weight and adjusted/ideal body weight.
	Dosing can be capped for individual drugs in specified regimens.
	Dose rounding is automated per predefined rules.
Total daily dose	Total daily dose is calculated and displayed on form.
Dose modifications	Doses can be adjusted by fixed percentages.
	Reasons for modification are indicated on the form.
Relevant results policy	Applicable laboratory results specific to the service are displayed on the form.
Regimen modification	Chemotherapy agents within the order set can be added or removed on the fly.
Prescribing limitations	Administration routes and units can be restricted for each drug.
Associated orders	Standard antiemetics and hydration can be ordered by clicking one check box.
Relative dates	Subsequent doses can be placed relative to the date of first dose (eg, T + 7).
Verification chain	Orders feed sequentially to attending, verification registered nurse, pharmacy (Fig 2).
Order statuses	Statuses appear on grid with automatic real-time updates.
	Advanced orders can be kept in “hold” status until required to be released.