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Medications

The Medications panel for Ophthalmic specialties displays a list of current medications documented in the system for the patient.

You can filter medications by selecting one of the following options: All, Ocular, or Systemic. You can choose to display both current and inactive medications in the grid. If a patient is not currently taking any medications, select the No medications this encounter check box.

You can document new medications and information for existing medications through the Medication module.

medication panel

If you document medication information in the Medication module, you will not see the new information until you refresh the grid. The grid refreshes when you close and open the template or navigate away from it and reuturn.

The Reconcile button opens the Medication Review/Reconciliation template, where you can document details for patient adherence. A medication review is usually performed at each visit. A medication reconciliation is usually performed when there is a transition of care. After medications have been reconciled, the Medications reconciled check box is selected.

You can indicate patient status by selecting the check boxes for Transitioning into care and Summary of care received.

For more information about performing a medication review or reconciliation, go to NextGen Healthcare Success Community and download the latest Getting Started User Guide for NextGen® Adaptive Content Engine.