Hero Health - EMIS Web Support Guide

How does EMIS Web handle medications not compliant with dm+d codes?

Prescribing & medication
Intermediate

When managing medications in EMIS Web that are not compliant with dm+d (Dictionary of Medicines and Devices) codes, it is essential for clinicians to be aware of the processes involved. This ensures accurate prescribing and continuity of patient care.

Handling Non-Compliant Medications

If a medication does not have a dm+d code, EMIS Web will flag this during the prescribing process. Users will seek to manually enter the correct dm+d code if available or choose from existing options to maintain a comprehensive medication record.

Ensuring medicines comply with dm+d codes helps streamline interactions with pharmacies and improves accuracy in electronic prescribing, ultimately saving time for clinicians and patient administrators alike.

Manual Overrides and Compliance

In situations where an override is necessary, practitioners can manually proceed while the system documents these actions. This documentation helps maintain an audit trail within the patient's medication history and ensures transparency and accountability.

Configuration and Integration

Keeping the medication database up to date with dm+d-compliant entries minimises disruption and supports seamless integration with national and regional health services, ensuring patients receive the correct medications promptly.

Category
Prescribing & medication
Sub category
Formulary
Difficulty
Intermediate

Common questions

Frequently asked questions related to this topic

What happens if a medication doesn’t have a dm+d code in EMIS Web?

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Are there restrictions on medications without dm+d codes in EMIS Web?

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