Chapter 4: e-Prescribing Flashcards
1
Q
Electronic Prescribing (e-prescribing or e-Rx) refers to?
A
The provider’s ability to electronically send a legible prescription directly to the pharmacy.
2
Q
How does health care providers can view a patient’s medical history, create prescriptions, connect to a pharmacy and integrate the prescriptions?
A
With the Patient’s electronic record.
3
Q
What does E-prescribing allow the providers?
A
To review, authorize and submit prescription refills quickly and easily.
4
Q
Does E-prescribing enables safer prescribing?
A
Yes.
5
Q
Does an E-prescribing system can suggest generic alternatives, as well as provide alerts of allergic reactions or medication interactions?
A
Yes.
