In message <[log in to unmask]>, Rob Hills
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>> Rob Hills <[log in to unmask]> writes
>> > There was a thread recently on the impact of computerisation on
>> > medical practice. I wonder if anyone on the list knows if any
>> > studies have been done comparing manual prescribing with
>> > computerised script generation ? I am particularly interested in
>> > the subject of speed of script generation (as opposed to
>> > quality). It seems to be common folklore that, on average,
>> > computerised prescribing is much quicker than its manual
>> > counterpart, but when asked to justify this scientifically, I find
>> > myself "referenceless"!!
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>On 6 Jul 96 at 6:25, Mary Hawking wrote:
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>> Should we look at the process of prescribing as a starting point? I
>> am making the assumption that this is the same in all systems - not
>> just the NHS - but that might be unjustified... Prescriptions are
>> divided into two types (as regards issuing them) - acute and repeat.
>
>So far, this is the same in Australia.
>
>> I don't think there can be any argment regarding repeat
>> prescriptions. Computer prescribing ensures that all
>> prescriptions are recorded,over and under usage can be identified ,
>> review dates can be set - and the chemist can read the
>> prescription...! It also saves having to :-
>
>> -get someone to find the MRE
>> -writing on the corrrect card
>> -re-filing the MRE
>
>I guess that the problem for me is that as one of "the faithfull",
>all I ever get to do is discuss it with "the converted" !!! The
>difficulty arises when trying to convince the ignorant (cross out,
>cross out), er, the sceptics, and for that, one needs hard data.
>
>It seems to me that the time is ripe for a study to examine the issue
>objectively to prove one way or the other those things that we take
>for granted.
have fun designing one .. how do you organise your repeat prescriptions?
Mary
>
>
>Rob Hills
>MBBS, Grad Dip Com Stud, MACS
>Rx Medical (Creating Quality Healthcare Software)
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