Computerised Prescriptions (AUS) in Dental4Windows

Computerised Prescriptions (AUS) in Dental4Windows

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Setup Medicare computerised prescription, create and print a prescription and view a previous prescription for a patient.

Setup Medicare Computerised Prescription

Dental4Windows must be on build 4272 or above to have access to Computerised Prescriptions.

Computerised Prescriptions uses the government supplied pre-printed prescription stationery. One side of the page is the Pharmacist/Patient copy and the other is Medicare/DVA copy.

Dentists must order prescription papers from Human Services – Prescriptions department. 

Enter Prescriber Number

Each Provider must have their Prescriber Number entered in Providers tab to use the feature. 

  1. Go to Location Management > Provider tab
  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. Go to Location Setup > Location tab
  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. 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 Printer

A dedicated printer for prescriptions is recommended to reduce waste and save time. 

  1. Go to Location Setup > General
  2. Group: Paths & Links
    1. Printer for Prescriptions: Select the printer from the list

Setup Security

Mandatory security has been added by default. Only Providers should have the ability/access to use Computerised Prescriptions.

  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

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. Go to Patient Details > Patients tab > Insurance / Various sub-tab
  2. Enter the Medicare ID number

Create and Print a Prescription for a Patient

This article explains how to use Computerised Prescriptions in D4W.  

  1. Go to Patient Records > Patient Details tab
  2. Find/View menu > Select Create Prescription
  3. Enter Username and Password             
    1. Within the Prescription window click Apply Medication

      1. Tick the medications to include (maximum of two per prescription sheet)
      2. Click OK

    2. Tick Show Date of Birth if required 

    3. Click Print

View Previous Prescriptions for a Patient

The prescription can be viewed after it has been printed. 

  1. A prescription cannot be deleted after it has been printed.
  1. A prescription cannot be reprinted. If a second course of medication is required, create a second, identical prescription.
  1. Prescriptions are not merged when merging a patient’s file.
  1. The Create Prescription / View Prescription options in Find/View can be accessed from all tabs within Patient Records, such as Treatment, Receipts and Documents.

  1. Go to Patient Records > Patient Details tab
  2. Find/View menu > View Prescriptions