Setting up automatic prescription groups in EMIS Web can significantly enhance efficiency, especially for patients who require regular and consistent medication supplies. By configuring these groups, you ensure medications are issued automatically based on predefined criteria, reducing the manual workload and improving patient compliance.
Steps to Set Up Automatic Prescription Groups
- Access the Medication section from the EMIS Web menu by pointing to Care Record and selecting Medication.
- On the Medication screen, use the Add Drug function to initiate the process of setting up automatic prescriptions.
- Within the Add Drug screen, enter the required medication's name and select it from the dropdown list. Ensure you fill out all relevant details such as dosage, frequency, and any prescribing notes.
- To configure the medication as part of an automatic group, select the appropriate Rx Type from Repeat, Repeat Dispensing, or Automatic. Specify the number of authorised issues – this dictates how many times the prescription can be automatically issued before a clinical review is required.
- Specify review dates and any required reminders to ensure both clinician and patient are notified for future evaluations.
- Once you have configured the parameters, you can link the medication to any existing patient conditions to ensure pertinent issues are considered during prescribing.
By automating prescription groups, practices can save time otherwise spent on routine medication issuing, allowing clinicians to focus on more complex patient needs.
Remember, it's essential to regularly review all prescriptions to ensure ongoing suitability and to comply with changing medical needs or guidelines.
