We have had paperless ordering for years. The only restriction we have is on
HIV requesting which must be a verified user (i.e. senior nurseor doctor),
otherwise anyone who needs to request is allowed to request. The advantage
of paperless requesting is that if a similar request has been made in a
specified period (time varies depending on analyte) we can ask reason for
repeat. This is usually a full stop but we have at least tried...
TIM
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Colley, Michael [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 13 October 2003 16:59
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Who can request what?
>
>
> It is widely recognised that pathology request forms,
> particularly for urine
> samples, are filled out by non-medical staff, notably nurses and ward
> orderlies. We have also discovered cases where patients, on doctors'
> instructions, are filling out request forms for themselves.
>
> As we are in the process of developing order comms electronic
> requesting the
> question has been raised as to who should be given the
> ability to request
> tests.
>
> Does anyone know of any guidelines on this. Or what approach
> has been taken
> in labs that have already gone "paperless"?
>
> Michael
>
> Dr. C. M. Colley
> Consultant Chemical Pathologist
> The Great Western Hospital
> Swindon SN3 6BB
>
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