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This module will explore what an electronic prescription is, how it is prescribed, and the policy requirements and legislation that underpin the process.

Topics: 

1. Electronic prescribing overview
2. The electronic prescription token
3. The active script list
4. Electronic prescribing security, policy and legislation
5. Enabling electronic prescribing in practice

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe what an electronic prescription is and where it is stored
2. List the benefits of electronic prescriptions for patients, prescribers and dispensers
3. Describe how electronic prescription tokens are prescribed and managed
4. Outline electronic prescribing for patients who have an Active Script List
5. Identify the security features, policy and legislation that support electronic prescriptions.

Details

This activity is accepted by CPD Home as a Domain 1: Educational Activity in alignment with the CPD Home Program Guide.