Abstract
Belgium is in a transition from paper-based prescriptions to electronic prescriptions (ePrescriptions). Since patients still receive a paper proof of the ePrescription, this proof is sometimes used as a paper-based prescription. In this study, the frequency of incorrect use of the paper proof was evaluated and possible reasons for incorrect use were hypothesized. In 10,000 prescriptions, 226 ePrescriptions (2.26 %) were handled incorrectly. Possible reasons for this handling are (1) non-compliance of the community pharmacist; (2) errors in software or handling of the community pharmacist; (3) errors at the prescriber side or patient tries to fraud; (4) incorrectly revoking the ePrescription; and (5) errors in prescriber's software. The presence of incentives and penalties might help in preventing this erroneous type of handling.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | ICT for Health Research |
Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the EFMI 2019 Special Topic Conference |
Place of Publication | Amsterdam |
Publisher | IOS Press |
Pages | 53-54 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Volume | 258 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781614999584 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-1-61499-958-4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2019 |
Event | EFMI STC 2019 ICT for Health Science Research - Hannover, Germany Duration: 7 Apr 2019 → 10 Apr 2019 |
Conference
Conference | EFMI STC 2019 ICT for Health Science Research |
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Country/Territory | Germany |
City | Hannover |
Period | 7/04/19 → 10/04/19 |