Computerised Prescriptions (NZ) in Dental4Windows

Computerised Prescriptions generated directly from Dental4Windows for New Zealand users. 

This feature will be Available in Build 6334

Setup (NZ) Prescription Features

Enter DC Registration Number

Each Provider must have their NZ Dental Council Registration number entered in Providers tab to use the feature. 

1. Go to Location Management > Providers tab
2. Select the relevant Provider from the Provider drop list
3. Enter the number in the DC Registration No field
   

Surgery Details

The following details automatically input on the prescription and are therefore a requirement. 

1. Go to Location Setup > Location tab
2. Ensure the Address and Phone 1 are entered to use this feature
   
   

Medication List

Pre populate a list of commonly prescribed medications. 

Note: New Medications can also be added to the list at time of prescription writing

1. Go to Location Setup > Fast Notes tab
2. Notes Group: Medication List
   
3. Provider: Select either For All Providers or an individual in the list
   
4. Click Add and enter the medication details
   
   

Setup Security

Mandatory security has been added by default. We recommend that only Providers have the ability/access to use Computerised Prescriptions. 

Individual Security

Security access can be given per user. Only this user will have access to action. 

1. Go to Location Setup > Security tab
2. In the Users sub-tab select the Provider
3. Click Patients under Modes/Actions
4. Tick Manage Prescriptions
   
   

Group Security

Security can be set per group. All users within that group will have access to action. 

1. Go to Location Setup > Security tab
2. In the Groups sub-tab select the Provider/Dentist group
3. Click Patients under Modes/Actions
4. Tick Manage Prescriptions
   
   

Using (NZ) Prescription Features

Once the Setup Prescriptions Features above is complete you are able to commence using Computerised Prescriptions.

Create Prescription

1. Go to Patient > Any Patient tab
1. Find/View dropdown menu > Create Prescription
2. Within the Prescription window:
1. Click APPLY MEDICATION
   
   
1. Tick the medications to include (maximum of four (4) per prescription sheet)
2. Click Add New if a new medication is required to be added to the list
3. Click Ok
   
   
2. Back in the Prescription window the selected medication(s) is now visible
3. Click PRINT
   
1. Fill out any other required fields manually
2. Sign the Prescription before handing to the patient

View Previous Prescriptions for a Patient

The prescription can be viewed after it has been created and printed. 

1. A prescription cannot be deleted after it has been printed.
   
2. A prescription cannot be reprinted. If a second course of medication is required, create a second, identical prescription.
3. Prescriptions are not merged when merging a patient’s file.
4. The Create Prescription / View Prescription options in the Find/View dropdown menu can be accessed from all pages within Patient pages dropdown menu > View Prescriptions

1. Go to Find/View dropdown menu > View Prescriptions
   
2. Type notes/comments in the Comments field
   
3. Click Print for a list of prescriptions for the selected patient
   
   

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