Patient Privacy a Concern
Many people wonder about privacy and security when it comes to new systems like e-prescribing. One of the things to consider is that the e-prescribing system is only available to doctors and pharmacists on a secure network. While the privacy and security issues are certainly valid, it often comes down to whether or not a system like this will work efficiently. If it does, then people are prepared to give it a fair chance. It may save their lives and it might be worthwhile.
The idea behind e-prescribing is that patient safety increases because the system will ditch illegible prescriptions, warn physicians and pharmacists about drug allergies immediately and update a patient’s medication record for all prescribing doctors.