The vendor s computer server then sends prescriptions to the selected pharmacy, either electronically or by fax. All systems use sophisticated encryption to protect the confidentiality of data as it is sent between computers. The process of generating a prescription follows that of using a paper prescription pad. Prescribers may override the predetermined choices and enter personal choices for quantity, instructions, and refills. The physician then views the completed prescription information, confirms the pharmacy information, and sends it through the wireless network and the computer system to the pharmacy or prints it in the office.
All products support some type of list to facilitate rapid generation of custom prescriptions.
Each system can connect to front office systems and move patient demographic data into the prescription writing system. A real time interface updates both applications simultaneously, so information entered in the registration system is immediately available in the prescription writing system. With a bridge program, information entered into the registration system is unavailable in the prescription-writing program until the program is run and transfers the data to the prescription writing system. PocketScript Reviewed by Eric Weidmann, MD PocketScript is unique, because the user can select voice recognition, screen touch, or the keyboard to quickly compose and send prescriptions. Patients records may be added or edited from the hand-held PC or the physician s server.