Dosages are usually changed on the repeat med record during the prescription entry process if a change has been made or via the PCS device at the home however you may be requested to make a change to a patients dosage on repeat med record by the home or GP.
To change a dosage follow this process
1. Search for the patient using the F9 functionality or via the care home dashboard. To view the patient record select enter on the keyboard or highlight the record and select details.
2. Select the repeat med tab.
3. Double click the medication you wish to amend.
4. Select single change then select change the dosage, add any relevant notes to the record and the requester details. Confirm when you want this medication change to take affect by selecting one of the options under the when is this change to affect the patient section then select next.
5. Type the dosage prescribed, any additional information can be inputted in the section below the dosage search box then select next.
6. Review all information on the final RFC screen once completed, select finish.
Tips
The home will need to synchronise the device to download any new/updated information.
Post-dated change will not display until the selected date.