The Yellow Card system in EMIS Web is designed to streamline the reporting of suspected adverse drug reactions (ADRs) to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). This process is crucial for identifying new safety concerns related to both prescribed and self-medicated drugs.
Submitting a Yellow Card Report
To submit a Yellow Card:
- Navigate to the Medication screen from the EMIS Web menu.
- Select a patient if prompted.
- Click the Yellow Card icon.
- Complete the Patient Details: Age, Sex, and if necessary, Weight, Height, Ethnicity, and pregnancy details.
- Enter details under Suspected Drugs and Reactions: Drug names, Dosage, Dates, and Reactions.
- Check if the reaction is considered serious and provide additional details if needed.
- Review Medication (Past 3 months) and Other Drugs sections for additional related data.
- Fill in Medical History if applicable.
- Verify the Reporter Details and ensure they are accurate.
- Click Send to submit the report.
Enhanced reporting capabilities help in flagging potential safety issues early, improving patient care and drug safety.
Reports can be searched by Safety Report ID or Date criteria if further follow-up is needed.
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