Replacing a medication in EMIS Web is a straightforward task that involves accessing the Medication screen and taking advantage of the 'Replace' function.
Steps to Replace a Medication
Access Medication: From the EMIS Web menu, navigate to the Care Record and select Medication. This will bring up the Medication screen where you can manage all prescriptions.
Select the Medication: Click on the medication you wish to replace. If there are multiple medications, use Shift or CTRL to select all applicable items.
Replace the Medication: With the medication selected, click the 'Replace' button on the ribbon. This action will open the 'Replace a Drug' screen where you can specify new drug details and enter a reason for replacement. Documenting the reason is important as it maintains a clear audit trail in the Drug History.
Replacing medications in EMIS Web enhances patient care by ensuring up-to-date prescriptions while maintaining an accurate treatment history, thus promoting patient safety and efficient healthcare delivery.
Finalize Changes: Once the new details are entered, your replaced medication will appear in the Past Drugs screen, with all historical data updated accordingly. If you have a patient consultation open, these changes will automatically be reflected there as well.
The ability to efficiently replace medications helps practitioners adapt to changes in treatment plans promptly and ensures continuity of care.
