Paul,
I agree. I like your idea. We fax scripts (probably the number one topic on the message boards, don't you agee?), which certainly applies here. But, even going back to less secure methods, I many times will ask my MA to call in Amoxicillin 250/5 bid times 10 after she/he tells me that so and so has a sore throat after his brother had it documented the day before. And, even though I can fax right from my PC, I may receive a message from my MA that says an 18 year old patient has a yeast infection. I may not have time, so I do the script and send it back. She should be able to call/fax it in.
I have let Jon know many times. I agree there should be a drop down box similar to the orders window.
By the way, liked your post on the physician unions. I definitely agree. You should try being across the street from a FQHC.