Working with Prescriptions

Skill Sharpeners

Exercise 1:  Check Prescriptions for a Patient

You are asked if a particular patient has any prescriptions on file.

To find prescriptions:

1. Select Tables > Patients > Patients.

2. Enter the first three letters of the patient’s last name in the Last, First field, and click Find.

3. Select the patient, and click Ok.

4. Click EMR, and then click Rx. A list of the prescriptions for the patient is displayed.

Exercise 2:  Add a Prescription

You need to prescribe an antibiotic for a patient.

To add a prescription:

1. Select Tables > Patients > Patients.

2. Enter the first three letters of the patient’s last name in the Last, First field, and click Find.

3. Select the patient, and click Ok.

4. Click EMR, and then click Rx. A list of the prescriptions for the patient is displayed.

5. Click . A new line item is created.

6. From the drop-down list in the Rx column, select the code for erythromycin.

7. Click .

Exercise 3:  Print a Report for a Specific Prescription for All Providers

To print the report:

1. Select Reports > Patient > Prescription.

2. Select the date range you want—the last calendar month—and select All Providers.

3. Click the ellipsis button.

4. Click Display All. All of the prescription types are displayed.

5. Double-click the prescription you want.

6. Click Print twice.

Related Topics

Entering Prescriptions

Printing Prescriptions

Printing Prescription Reports