Patient Information Leaflets within EMIS Web offer a valuable resource for both patients and healthcare professionals, providing peer-reviewed, clinically accurate information on various health topics. Here's how you can access and use these leaflets:
Accessing Patient Information Leaflets
You can access Patient Information Leaflets through several features in EMIS Web:
- Care Record Ribbon: Click the icon on the top ribbon of the Care Record screen.
- During a Consultation: Add a problem or diagnosis and use the Summary/Resources pane for available leaflets.
- Clinical Codes: Right-click on a clinical code within the Care Record to access related leaflets.
- Dispensing Queue: Access leaflets when dispensing specific medications like Methotrexate.
Using Patient Information Leaflets
Once you've located a relevant leaflet, you have a few options:
- Sending: Email the leaflet directly to the patient using the 'Send to Patient' option, ensuring consent is received.
- Printing: Print a physical copy of the leaflet for the patient.
Patient Information Leaflets help reduce patient anxiety and increase adherence to treatments by providing clear, understandable information tailored to individual needs.
All actions involving leaflets, such as sending or printing, will automatically add a consultation note to the patient’s Care Record, ensuring a comprehensive overview of patient interactions and resources provided.
