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In what ways can EMIS Web Clinical Services streamline prescription management for healthcare providers?

Using EMIS
Intermediate

EMIS Web Clinical Services offer healthcare providers a streamlined approach to prescription management through several key features. Understanding these tools not only enhances efficiency but also improves patient care quality and safety.

Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)

EMIS Web integrates seamlessly with the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS), enabling prescriptions to be sent electronically to pharmacies. This reduces reliance on paper prescriptions, minimises the risk of errors, and facilitates a faster, more secure process for both prescribers and pharmacists.

Comprehensive Medication Records

Healthcare providers using EMIS Web benefit from access to detailed medication histories for their patients. This feature assists clinicians in creating new prescriptions with full awareness of a patient's existing treatments and any potential interactions.

"Reducing the administrative burden of prescription management not only saves time but also enhances the precision of patient care."

Clinical Decision Support

Integrated decision support tools within EMIS Web alert clinicians to potential medication interactions and allergies in real-time, helping to ensure patient safety and adherence to evidence-based prescribing guidelines.

Did You Know?

Hero Health integrates with EMIS Web, providing enhanced functionalities that can further aid prescription management. With online booking, practices can allow patients to book appointments conveniently, ensuring timely follow-ups for prescription reviews and amendments.

Category
Using EMIS
Sub category
EMIS Basics
Difficulty
Intermediate

Common questions

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How does EMIS Web integrate with EPS for prescription management?

Does EMIS Web provide alerts for medication interactions?

How can EMIS Web help track a patient's prescription history?

What is Hero Health?

Hero is an EMIS and Systm1 integrated messaging, scheduling and triage solution for NHS GPs. You can think of us as an Accurx alternative, but with more sophisticated appointment booking and more configurable care navigation triage.

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