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Medications

In the iEHR platform, representing medications using FHIR® (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) supports a variety of common scenarios and can be integrated with Bots to enable complex medication-related workflows. Here’s a guide to understanding and utilizing medication resources in iEHR:

Key Resources

  1. MedicationRequest: This resource is used to record a request for a medication, including prescriptions and medication orders. It captures details such as the medication to be administered, dosage instructions, and the intended duration of the treatment.

  2. Medication: This resource provides detailed information about the medication itself, including its ingredients, form, and manufacturer.

  3. MedicationDispense: This resource records the details of the medication dispensed to a patient, including the quantity and instructions for use.

  4. MedicationAdministration: This resource captures the details of the actual administration of the medication to the patient.

  5. MedicationStatement: This resource provides a record of a medication that a patient is taking or has taken, based on the patient's report or other sources.

Key Code Systems

  • HPRA: A standardized nomenclature for clinical drugs, providing normalized names for medications and their ingredients.

  • CPT (Current Procedural Terminology): A set of codes used to describe medical, surgical, and diagnostic services.

  • SNOMED CT (Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine -- Clinical Terms): A comprehensive clinical terminology used to encode the details of medical conditions, procedures, and other clinical information.

Integration with Bots

Bots in iEHR can automate various medication-related workflows, such as:

  • Prescription Management: Automatically sending prescriptions to eRx providers when a MedicationRequest is created.

  • Medication Dispense Tracking: Monitoring and recording the dispensing of medications to ensure compliance and proper usage.

  • Medication Administration: Capturing and recording the administration of medications to patients, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to treatment plans.

  • Allergy and Interaction Checks: Automatically checking for potential allergies or interactions when a new medication is prescribed or administered.

Practical Applications

  1. E-Prescribing (eRx): Integrate with eRx providers to streamline the prescription process, ensuring that prescriptions are sent electronically and securely to pharmacies.

  2. Medication Reconciliation: Ensure that patients' medication lists are accurate and up-to-date, preventing errors and improving patient safety.

  3. Clinical Decision Support: Use Bots to provide real-time alerts and recommendations to healthcare providers based on patients' medication histories and current prescriptions.

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