Computerised Prescriptions (AUS) in Dental4Web

Computerised Prescriptions (AUS) in Dental4Web

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Computerised Prescriptions can be generated directly from D4Web for AUS users, using the government supplied pre-printed prescription stationery.
One side of the page is the Pharmacist/Patient copy and the other is Medicare and/or DVA copy.

Before using the Computerised Prescriptions feature :

  1. The dentists must order prescription papers from AUS Govt Human Services – Prescriptions department. 
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Order your PBS and RPBS computer generated prescription form:
  1. And Setup Prescription Medications in D4Web must be completed.

Setup Medicare Computerised Prescription

Enter Prescriber Number

Each Provider must have their Prescriber Number entered in Providers tab to use the feature. 
  1. Click the navigation menu > Management > Provider page
  2. Select the relevant Provider from the Provider drop list
  3. Enter the number in the Prescriber No field

Surgery Details

The following details automatically input on the prescription and are therefore a requirement. 
  1. Click the navigation menu > Location Setup > Location page
  2. Ensure the Address and Phone 1 are entered to use this feature

Medication List

A list of commonly prescribed medications should be entered to save time when creating for a patient. 
  1. Click the navigation menu > Location Setup > Fast Notes page
  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 only Providers have access to use Computerised Prescriptions.
  1. Click the navigation menu > Location Setup > Security page
  2. In the Users sub-tab select the Provider
  3. Click Patients under Modes/Actions
  4. Tick Manage Prescriptions

Setup Patient File

In  addition  to  the  patient's  Title, First Name,  Surname, and Address, the  Medicare  ID  number must be entered onto the patient's file, so it will be automatically entered when creating a computerised prescription.
  1. Click the navigation menu > Patients > Patients page > Insurance / Various tab
  2. Enter the Medicare ID number

Using Computerised Prescriptions

Create and Print a Prescription for a Patient

Once you have ordered and received the prescription paper and the prescription feature is setup, you are able to commence using Computerised Prescriptions. 
  1. Click the navigation menu > Patients > Patients page 
  2. View toolbar > Create Prescription
  3. Enter Username and Password
    1. Within the Prescription window:
      1. Click APPLY MEDICATION
      2. Tick the medications to include (maximum of two per prescription sheet)
      3. Click OK
    2. Back in the Prescription window
      1. The selected medication is now visible
      2. Tick Show Date of Birth
        box if required
      3. Ensure the prescription paper is loaded & Click PRINT

View Previous Prescriptions for a Patient

The prescription can be viewed after it has been created and printed. 
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  • A prescription cannot be deleted after it has been printed.
  • A prescription cannot be reprinted. If a second course of medication is required, create a second, identical prescription.
  • Prescriptions are not merged when merging a patient’s file.
  • The Create Prescription / View Prescription options in the View toolbar can be accessed from all pages within Patient,  such as Treatment, Receipts and Documents 
  1. Click the navigation menu > Patients > Patient page
    1. View toolbar > View Prescriptions

    2. Type notes/comments in the Comments field
    3. Click PRINT/PREVIEW for a list of prescriptions for the selected patient

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