Understanding Terminologies
- Patient Consent
Patient consent is the explicit permission a patient gives to allow Med SPA providers to access, use, or share their medical information, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.
- Medication History
Medication history is a comprehensive record of all prescription and over-the-counter medications a patient has taken, including dosages, frequencies, and durations. Downloading a patient's medication history helps Med SPA providers ensure safe prescribing, prevent adverse drug interactions, and maintain accurate treatment records.
Part 1 of 2
Obtain Patient Consents to Download Medication History for a New Patient
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The user can obtain patient consents to download medication history by accessing the Patients List Screen from two entry points:
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From the EMR Board Tabs, select “Patients.”
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From the Left Navigation, click on the “EMR Board” dropdown menu and select “Patients.” Alternatively, you can type “Patients” into the search bar in the Left Navigation.
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To add a patient, click the “New Patient” button in the top right corner of the screen.
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The new patient form will open, allowing the user to enter the patient's details. An optional field, "Patient Consents to Download Medication History," is available. Check this box if the patient has consented to download their medication history.
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Once all required fields are completed, click "Create Patient" to save the patient consent and information.
The patient's consent to download their medication history has been successfully saved in their profile!
Part 2 of 2
Obtain Patient Consents to Download Medication History for an Existing Patient
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There are three ways to obtain patient consents to download medication history for an existing patient.
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From the patients list, click on three dots under the action column and select "Edit" for the specific patient.
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On the Patient Information Screen, hover over the “Actions” menu and click the "Edit Patient" button in the top right corner of the screen.NoteYou can open the patient profile by clicking the three dots under the action column next to the specific patient and selecting “View Patient Profile.”
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And finally, from the Patient Information Screen, select “Edit” under the patient's name.
NoteThe patient information form will open in edit mode from all three points.
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From here, check the "Patient Consents to Download Medication History" option, then click "Update Patient" to save the changes.
The patient's consent to download their medication history has been successfully updated in their profile!
You’re all set
That’s every step of “How to Obtain Patient Consents to Download Medication History”. Up next: How can a Patient Recover their Login Credentials.