1. Med list maintenance/Patient safety
I have a lot of geriatric pt so we resolve the med list at every visit and give them a new printed list when they leave. Eprescribing makes this much quicker and safer.
Currently new scripts can be synched into the AC med list. I will be really glad when it will be a seemless process that doesn't require synching. When I was using Allscripts I essentially had to maintain 2 separate lists
2. Refills are a breeze with the instant refill option. We are getting fewer and fewer fax requests for refills. The refills show up and can be done quickly.
3. Although controlled substances cnnot be sent electronically, I can "drop" the rx in the list when I write them. This electronic date helps me when there is any question about refills. Missouri doesn't have a state controlled substances registry.(SE MO has a major problem with controlled substance abuse-I require anyone who is on controlled substances to come in monthly for refills).
4. My hospital accepts a Surescripts list with my patient when I admit them. Most of my admissions come from the office. I just fax an orders sheet and my med list to the hospital and they accept them as orders.
5. I can type way faster than I can write. I don't have to worry about the special paper for printing.
