Maintain Prescription Codes {HCS-7}


This option is used to define Prescriptions and: their classification, whether they are obtainable Internally or Externally, the units of issue, as well as the usage or application.


Fields in the option
:

Block 1:  Maintain Prescription Codes

Field Type
&
Length
Description
Prescription Code A6  A unique code used to identify the prescription.
Prescription Name A30 Enter the description of the prescription.
Short Name A10 The first ten characters of the description will default into this field, but this can be updated by the user
Classification Code A4 The prescription classification code, as defined in above must be entered.
Internal/External Issue  A1 An indication as to whether the prescription is issued (I)nternally or (E)xternally must be entered.
Issue Unit A2 The issue unit code will be defined in {FPMC-9} The >LIST< command can be used to obtain valid units of issue.
Quantity N3 The quantity of the issue unit will default.
Frequency  A7 Enter the frequency at which the prescription must be taken.
Int/Ext/Parental Code A7 Enter the code used to indicate how the medication should be applied by the patient.
Dosage A8 Enter the dosage for the prescription.

Example:

Example of hcs-7b1



Processing
Rules
 
  No special processing rules.

See Also:


History of Changes

Date System Version By Whom Job Description
10-Nov-2006 v01.0.0.0 Amanda Nell t134243 New manual format.
18-Aug-2009 v01.0.0.1 Charlene van der Schyff t161102 Edit language obtained from proof read language Juliet Gillies.