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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

Details

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. Understand the security features, policy and legislation that support electronic prescriptions.

*Please note, this module was updated on 1 July 2023 to include some updates to satisfy accreditation requirements. If you enrolled in this module and commenced the learning but did not complete it before the update, you need to recommence the learning.