Brian and others:
I may be missing the point, but I usually just pull up the order screen, where I can have templates, and use them for the various repeat orders. I've had labs, DME, respiratory companies take them without problems. However, in most cases, they still want their medicare forms signed, which they fax back to us.
I completely agree we should be able to customize medications - would make it easier for the entire office. And since we are speaking of the medication field, I'll also add, that I'd love to see insurance information, especially for those part D plans in the prescription writer.
Warning: this is a rant...
Regarding notes: they are a pain, and we've allowed society to demand a note from the office for everything from "I was there" to "get me off jury duty", "I have a service dog", "I should be allowed to take dial a ride because it cost me too much money for me to travel to my methadone clinic" and more. I even had a family yesterday ask for a note for dates I didn't see the kids or even know they were ill.
This goes much deeper than "I need a note". It allows/facilities lack of responsiblity on the part of people to get up and go to school/work/jury duty/etc.(I'm glad it's really just a small % of folks)
Rant off....
Just sign me,
Your Neighborhood Excuse Writer
