Asked by Konnie Sanchez on Apr 26, 2024
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Angie is a new patient at Dr. Vander's office. She has an ear infection and the physician is prescribing an antibiotic. The medical office uses an EHR system and wants to transmit her prescription directly to Angie's pharmacy. She filled out the standard patient information sheet, but unfortunately, she cannot remember the name or phone number of her pharmacy. What should Dr. Vander's office do?
A) Refuse to provide the prescription
B) Write the prescription by hand on a piece of scrap paper
C) Tell Angie to go home, find her pharmacist's name and number, and come back
D) Print the prescription from the EHR software
E) Document that the prescription could not be given due to lack of information
EHR System
An Electronic Health Record (EHR) system is a digital version of a patient's medical history, maintained by the provider over time, that includes patient information such as demographics, progress notes, medications, vital signs, past medical history, immunizations, laboratory data, and radiology reports.
Prescribing
The act of authorizing and advising the use of medical treatments, medications, or therapies by a healthcare professional.
Pharmacy
A location where prescription drugs are sold and advice on their safe use is provided; also refers to the branch of science concerned with the preparation, dispensing, and appropriate utilization of medication.
- Comprehend the features and capabilities of personal health records (PHRs) and electronic health records (EHRs).
- Recognize the legal and ethical implications associated with the management and accessibility of patient information.
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Armando PerezApr 29, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Printing the prescription from the EHR software allows Angie to take the physical prescription to any pharmacy of her choice, ensuring she receives the necessary medication without delay or additional inconvenience.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the features and capabilities of personal health records (PHRs) and electronic health records (EHRs).
- Recognize the legal and ethical implications associated with the management and accessibility of patient information.