EHR Flashcards
What are the 3 potential problems with drug interaction software (not consistent)?
Out of date information sources
Using pharmacological groups rather than specific drugs
Poor consideration of ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION
Under date protection act 1998, pharmacies keeping PMRs must REGISTER with what?
INFORMATION COMMISSIONER (data protection registrar)
Data protection act 1998’s 8 principles include:
1) personal data processed lawfully
2) data obtained only for 1 or more lawful purpose, shall not be further processed if it’s not for that purpose
3) data shall be relevant, not excessive in relation to the purpose
4) keep up to date
5) shall not be kept for longer than is necessary for that purpose
6) processed in accordance with the act -rights of data
7) appropriate technical and organisation measure shall be taken against unlawfully processing/ accidental loss/damage of data
8) not transferred to country outside EU unless that country ensures a level of protection
What are the Caldecott guardians?
Senior staff in NHS and social services, appointed to protect patient information
What is ETP programme? What 2 main area is it consisted of?
Electronic transmission of prescription programme
EPS+ NHS care records service (CRS)
What are the key benefit from first stage of ETP
RX processed faster
Reduce the error due re type in data
Reduce queries due incomplete RX
What are the befit of second stage of ETP
Patient no need to go to GP just to collect a paper RX, SAVING TIME for both patient and GP
What are the 2 types of NHS care records?
Detailed care record
Summary care record - selected info from detailed. allergies and med
4 steps to view a patient’s SCR
1) smart card scan
2) locate patient from spine
3) patients consent
4) legitimate relationship LR with patient (involved in their care)
What are the 2 types of NHS care records?
Detailed care record
Summary care record - selected info from detailed. allergies and med
3 things. To consider before access Patients EHR
1- LR currently involved in patient care?
2- suitable clinical. Need?
3- gained consent? -if no, emergency access required without consent?
What does SNOMED clinical terms stand for?
Systemised nomenclature of medicine
What’s dm+d stand for?
Dictionary of medicine and devices
What code is used in pharmacy Whilesale system links to products?
PIP codes
What is the system for encoding unique medicinal product data for use in NHS (both primary and secondary care)
Dm+d
