Tall Man Medications

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Set up the Tall Man Preference

The Tall Man preference enables you to visually distinguish between medications that have similar names by displaying them with some of the letters capitalized. For example, acetazolamide and acetohexamide have similar names. In the First Data Base listing, the display names are acetaZOLAMIDE and acetoHEXAMIDE, and display as such in the Medications module and medication search windows. To display similar medication names with capitalization, select the Display Tall Man Medication Names check box. You must also select the Enable Tall Man Medications check box in Practice Preferences. Parent topic: Medications Preferences

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Medication Search

The Medication Search window enables you to search for specific medication to prescribe to the patients and also to set up your lists of favorites. Medication Search window Open the Medication Search Window Medication Search Options Medication Search Favorites Set Up Default Values for Medications in the Favorites List Parent topic: Layout of Medications Module Parent topic: Medications Module

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Enable Tall Man Medications

In File Maintenance, select Master Files > EHR > Practices. The Practices List window opens. Double-click a practice.The Modify Practice Information window opens. Modify Practice Information Select Preferences. The Practice Preferences window opens. Medication option is selected from the Preference List From Preferences List, select Medication. Select the Enable Tall Man Medications check box. Select OK. Parent topic: Tall Man Medications

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Medication Practice Preferences Descriptions

The following table provides description for the fields on the Medication Practice Preferences. Use this table to configure the practice-level settings for the Medications module in NextGen® Enterprise EHR. Field Description eRx: always send generic name if not DAW Select this check box to have all medications sent via eRx using the generic name unless the provider selected the Dispense as Written check box. Enable Standard Sigs This field is not currently used. Enable Sig Override This field is not currently used. Allow Prescribing Delegates Select to enable each provider with a "self" relationship to delegate which users with the appropriate rights for print, fax, or ePrescribing can send medications on his or her behalf. When prescribing delegates is allowed, a user preference becomes enabled in NextGen® Enterprise EHR that providers can use to limit and manage the delegates. This check box is selected by default. If the preference is not selected, only a provider with a "self" rela

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Medications Module

The NextGen® Enterprise EHR Medications module enables you to prescribe, print, fax, and e-prescribe (requires enrollment) patient medications. The Medications module also enables you to educate patients on medications prescribed to them, and check whether the prescribed medication has adverse interactions with other prescribed medications, existing allergies, or known diagnoses. Drug and Medication Data Open Medications Module You can open Medications module from the Quick Button panel. No Active Medications Indicator Enabling NextGen Communication Services Enabling the PDR BRIEF The prescriber can enable the PDR BRIEF in the Preferences window or Modify Practice Information window in File Maintenance to view the drug safety information. eRx Custom Denial Reasons Setting Up Medication Deletion Reasons Patient Savings Programs Tall Man Medications Enabling Create Medication Entry Configure Medication Verification Narcotics Addiction DEA Number Layout of Medications Module Medication Se

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Available Medication Search Display Options

The display options in the following table are available for medication search: Display Option Description Display Generic Name Opens the generic name for each listed medication. Display Strengths Opens the strength of each listed medication. Display Brand for Generic Medications Opens the brand name during generic name search. Display Generic for Brand Medications Opens the generic name during brand name search. Medication Name Bold Opens all medication names in bold. Font Size Opens small, medium, or large font size for each listed medication. Highlight Controlled Substances Opens all DEA controlled substances in red color. Display of Drug Name at Child Node Opens the medication name for each listed medication. Auto Search Enables the application to perform the search as you type. The application is set up to give you 800 milliseconds to enter the medication name before the application starts the automatic search. One second is 1000 milliseconds. NextGen Healthcare recommends you do

Tall Man Medications

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Set up the Tall Man Preference

Medication Search

Enable Tall Man Medications

Medication Practice Preferences Descriptions

Medications Module

Available Medication Search Display Options

Set up the Tall Man Preference

Medication Search

Enable Tall Man Medications

Medication Practice Preferences Descriptions

Medications Module

Available Medication Search Display Options