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Evaluation of a computer assisted repeat prescribing programme in a general practice.

M O Roland, L I Zander, M Evans

    British Medical Journal (Clinical Research Ed.)
    |August 17, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Implementing a computer-assisted repeat prescribing program improved practice organization. This system saved time for staff, sped up prescription production, and enhanced drug information accuracy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Informatics
    • General Practice Management
    • Medical Record Systems

    Background:

    • Traditional repeat prescribing processes can be time-consuming and prone to errors.
    • Efficient practice organization is crucial for optimal patient care and resource management.
    • Accurate drug information in patient records is essential for safe prescribing.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the impact of a computer-assisted repeat prescribing program on practice organization.
    • To assess improvements in efficiency and information accuracy within a general practice setting.
    • To determine the feasibility and benefits of digitizing prescribing data.

    Main Methods:

    • Introduction of a computer-assisted repeat prescribing program in a South London general practice.

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  • Data collection on practice organization aspects including time savings, prescription speed, and information quality.
  • Estimation of system costs related to computer operator time.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant improvements in practice organization were observed.
    • Time savings were reported for both doctors and receptionists.
    • Prescription production became more rapid, and drug information accuracy in records improved.
    • Reduction in queries from chemists regarding prescriptions was noted.

    Conclusions:

    • Computer-assisted repeat prescribing systems enhance practice organization and efficiency.
    • Digitizing prescribing data offers a valuable resource for medical audits.
    • The program demonstrated cost-effectiveness in terms of time and resource savings.