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Managing the Medication List

The Medication List in VEHRDICT serves as a complete and up-to-date record of all medications prescribed to a patient. This includes current prescriptions, dosages, frequencies, durations, and over-the-counter supplements. Healthcare providers rely on this list to ensure safe prescribing practices, prevent drug interactions, and monitor patient adherence.

Medications can be entered manually during a consultation or automatically updated through integrated pharmacy systems, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in medication management.

Tutorial Video – Managing Medications in VEHRDICT

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Medication List vs. Prescription List

Understanding the difference between these two lists is critical for accurate treatment planning:

Medication List: Includes all medications the patient is currently taking – prescriptions, OTC drugs, supplements, and those prescribed by other providers.
Prescription List: Contains only medications prescribed by the logged-in healthcare provider through VEHRDICT.

Warning: The Medication List reflects the *actual* patient use. Do not rely solely on the Prescription List when evaluating for drug interactions or contraindications.

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Key Features

1. Complete Drug Information:

  * Medication name, brand, dosage, frequency, and treatment duration.

2. Editable Entries:

  * Each medication has an 'Edit' option, allowing providers to update the medication or dosage as needed.

3. Audit Trail:

  * Changes are logged and traceable for legal and clinical auditing.

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Best Practices

Verification:

  * During every encounter, review the list for outdated or incorrect items.

Tip: Ask patients about all medications—including herbal and OTC—at intake. Many patients forget to mention these unless prompted.

Patient Communication:

  * Use the portal to allow patients to view and verify their current medications.

Allergy and Interaction Checks:

  * Utilize built-in alerts in VEHRDICT to flag drug interactions or allergy conflicts.

Warning: Never assume the list is current—medication adherence and changes from outside providers are common. Confirm regularly.

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Summary

The Medication List is a core component of VEHRDICT’s clinical documentation. It ensures providers have full visibility into a patient’s pharmacological history and helps reduce risk while improving treatment effectiveness. Keeping it current, accurate, and comprehensive is critical to safe, informed patient care.

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Related Pages

Prescriptions – Learn how to issue, renew, and e-send medications
Encounters – See how medication updates are integrated with clinical notes
Patient Portal – How patients can view and verify their medications

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-== Understanding the Medication List Page ==
+= Managing the Medication List =
-[[File:Medication List.png|800px]]
+The '''Medication List''' in VEHRDICT serves as a complete and up-to-date record of all medications prescribed to a patient. This includes current prescriptions, dosages, frequencies, durations, and over-the-counter supplements. Healthcare providers rely on this list to ensure safe prescribing practices, prevent drug interactions, and monitor patient adherence.
-=== Overview ===
+Medications can be entered manually during a consultation or automatically updated through integrated pharmacy systems, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in medication management.
-The '''Medication List''' is a comprehensive overview of a patient’s current medications. It is designed to provide health professionals with quick and efficient access to all the necessary details about the medications that a patient is taking, whether they are prescribed by you or another provider. This is a crucial tool in managing and coordinating patient care.
+<div style="text-align:center; margin: 1.5em 0;">
+[[File:medication_howto_updated.mov|thumb|center|700px|'''Tutorial Video''' – Managing Medications in VEHRDICT]]
+</div>
-=== Medication List vs. Prescription List ===
+---
-It's important to understand the distinction between the '''Medication List''' and the '''Prescription List'''.
+== Medication List vs. Prescription List ==
-* '''Medication List''': This list includes all the medications that a patient is currently taking, including over-the-counter drugs, supplements, and prescriptions from all healthcare providers. It's a snapshot of a patient’s actual medication use.
+Understanding the difference between these two lists is critical for accurate treatment planning:
-* '''Prescription List''': In contrast, the Prescription List only contains medications that you, as their healthcare provider, have prescribed. It does not include medications prescribed by other providers or non-prescription substances.
+* '''Medication List''': Includes all medications the patient is currently taking – prescriptions, OTC drugs, supplements, and those prescribed by other providers.
+* '''Prescription List''': Contains only medications prescribed by the logged-in healthcare provider through VEHRDICT.
-=== Key Features of the Medication List ===
+<div style="text-align:center;">
+[[File:medication_list_nx.jpg|thumb|center|600px|'''Example – Patient Medication List''']]
+</div>
-. '''Complete Medication Information''': You'll see the name, dosage, and quantity of each medication. Brand names are included where applicable to avoid any confusion.
+{{Warning|The Medication List reflects the *actual* patient use. Do not rely solely on the Prescription List when evaluating for drug interactions or contraindications.}}
-. '''Dosage and Frequency''': Specific instructions on how each medication should be taken are provided. This includes the number of doses per day and any special instructions, which are critical for ensuring that the patient follows the regimen correctly.
+---
-. '''Actionable Items''': Each medication has an associated 'Edit' button, allowing for easy updates or changes to the medication details as needed.
+== Key Features ==
-=== Best Practices ===
+. '''Complete Drug Information''':
+   * Medication name, brand, dosage, frequency, and treatment duration.
+. '''Editable Entries''':
+   * Each medication has an 'Edit' option, allowing providers to update the medication or dosage as needed.
+. '''Audit Trail''':
+   * Changes are logged and traceable for legal and clinical auditing.
-* '''Verification''': Always verify that the medications listed are current and accurate. This helps in preventing any potential drug interactions or duplications.
+---
-* '''Updates''': Make sure to update the list promptly with any changes in the patient’s medication regimen to keep it current.
+== Best Practices ==
-* '''Patient Involvement''': Encourage patients to report any over-the-counter medications or supplements they are taking so these can be added to the list for a full picture of their medication profile.
+* '''Verification''':
+   * During every encounter, review the list for outdated or incorrect items.
-=== Conclusion ===
+{{Tip|Ask patients about all medications—including herbal and OTC—at intake. Many patients forget to mention these unless prompted.}}
-The '''Medication List''' page is an essential aspect of patient care management. It helps in creating an accurate and full picture of a patient's medication regimen, ensuring safety and efficacy in their treatment. By using this tool effectively, healthcare providers can improve communication, avoid harmful drug interactions, and deliver the highest quality of care.
+* '''Patient Communication''':
+   * Use the portal to allow patients to view and verify their current medications.
+* '''Allergy and Interaction Checks''':
+   * Utilize built-in alerts in VEHRDICT to flag drug interactions or allergy conflicts.
+{{Warning|Never assume the list is current—medication adherence and changes from outside providers are common. Confirm regularly.}}
+---
+== Summary ==
+The '''Medication List''' is a core component of VEHRDICT’s clinical documentation. It ensures providers have full visibility into a patient’s pharmacological history and helps reduce risk while improving treatment effectiveness. Keeping it current, accurate, and comprehensive is critical to safe, informed patient care.
+---
+== Related Pages ==
+* [[Prescriptions]] – Learn how to issue, renew, and e-send medications
+* [[Encounters]] – See how medication updates are integrated with clinical notes
+* [[Patient Portal]] – How patients can view and verify their medications