Linking a Drug to a Patient's Problem in EMIS Web
To link a drug to a patient's problem in EMIS Web, follow these straightforward steps to ensure both accurate record-keeping and efficient medication management.
- Access the Medication screen by clicking Care Record from the EMIS Web menu and selecting Medication.
- On the ribbon, click Add Drug to input the medication details.
- Under the Add Drug screen, enter the drug name and select the appropriate item from the list.
- Use the various fields to specify dosage, quantity, and prescription details.
- To link the medication to a relevant patient problem, navigate to the Problems Tab.
- Select the desired problem from the list and click Link. The problem will now appear under the Linked Problems tab, facilitating easier management and review.
- Once linked, complete the medication addition process by issuing or saving the drug details as necessary.
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Linking medication to specific health issues saves time for healthcare professionals and enhances the precision of patient records, ensuring safer and more targeted treatment plans.
By following these steps, you ensure that the patient's medication history is accurate and aligned with their documented health conditions, enabling a comprehensive approach to healthcare management.
