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• Infoway.ca / e-Prescribing

  Reducing Prescription Fraud and Misuse through e-Prescribing

  The numbers paint a grim picture — the opioid crisis is worsening in Canada. In 2021, 21 Canadians a day died due to opioids, a 162 per cent increase from 2016 and a 101 per cent increase from just the year before. The crisis is multifaceted and...
• Infoway.ca / e-Prescribing

  The Canadian Clinical Drug Data Set — Our National Drug Terminology

  In 2016, driven by Canada Health Infoway’s (Infoway’s) e-prescribing initiative , Infoway and Health Canada undertook a project to create the Canadian Clinical Drug Data Set, a national drug terminology.
• Infoway.ca / e-Prescribing

  Better Communication through e-Prescribing

  Communication is key for any team. This is especially true in health care, where siloed services and a fragmented system can make it difficult to provide efficient care.
• Infoway.ca / e-Prescribing

  Why Canadians Prefer e-Prescribing Through PrescribeIT

  Did you know that e-prescribing has transformed the way prescriptions are handled in Canada? Since its launch in 2017, PrescribeIT^®, a national e-prescription service, has increasingly gained popularity, processing tens of millions of...
• Infoway.ca / e-Prescribing

  e-Prescribing Tools Can Help Reduce Administrative Burden for Physicians

  As a rule of thumb in 2022, if I spend one hour in direct patient care, I’m spending 30 minutes to one hour on non-clinical tasks. This can include charting and documentation, gathering and interpreting clinical information — either in preparation for...
• Infoway.ca / e-Prescribing

  Want to Combat the Opioid Crisis? e-Prescribing could be Part of the Solution

  Both here in Canada and south of the border people are grappling with the cascading effects that opioids are having on individuals, health systems, social services and more. Families and governments alike are seeking accountability for the crisis in...
• Infoway.ca / e-Prescribing

  Still Using a Fax for Prescriptions? There’s a Better Way With e-Prescribing

  We’ve all experienced fax failures — in fact, they are a regrettable part of our practice. They are the faxes that fail to transmit. And those that are sent into a void and never responded to. Did they make it through? Did they go astray? There’s no way...
• Infoway.ca / e-Prescribing

  e-Prescribing Supports Transitions of Care

  The story is all too common—it is a weekend, and a patient is discharged from the hospital with 20-plus medications. A local pharmacist tries to track down the hospital physician to clarify the medications listed, some of which are illegible due to poor...
• Infoway.ca / e-Prescribing

  The Right Tools are Available to Help Pharmacists Handle Increase in Patients

  As our health care system continues to struggle with an unprecedented staffing crisis, Ontarians have had a new way to receive timely access to care: their neighbourhood pharmacist. Pharmacists are one of the most accessible patient touchpoints in our...
• Infoway.ca / e-Prescribing

  e-Prescribing Connects Pharmacists with a Patient’s Circle of Care as their Roles Expand

  On January 1, Ontario joined other provinces like Alberta to expand the role of pharmacists to include assessing and prescribing for 13 minor ailments.
• Infoway.ca / What we do

  e-Prescribing

  e-Prescribing enables prescribers and pharmacists to transmit prescriptions electronically and to communicate seamlessly, improving workflow efficiencies and patient health.
• Infoway.ca / e-Prescribing

  Connecting Clinicians through e-Prescribing

  Archimedes said it best: the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. For physician Dr. Jeffrey Steed, this is all too true when it comes to prescribing. Based in Coaldale, AB, his clinic was looking for more efficient ways to get...
• Infoway.ca / e-Prescribing

  Why e-Prescribing is a Fundamental Component of Virtual Care

  The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed Canadians’ daily lives. Whether they’re staying masked or staying home, Canadians are making choices to protect their health and the health of their communities.
• Infoway.ca / e-Prescribing

  Connecting with Clinicians During the Spring 2023 Conference Season

  With the spring conference season in full swing, the PrescribeIT^® team has several opportunities to connect with prescribers, pharmacists and industry experts at upcoming conferences across Canada this month.
• Infoway.ca / e-Prescribing

  Reporting from the National PrescribeIT Policy and Priorities Table

  For many people, the end of the year offers time to reflect, reassess and plan priorities for the months ahead. Indeed, the season lends a certain timeliness to some of the engagement work currently underway with PrescribeIT^®.
• Infoway.ca / e-Prescribing

  Exploring the Use and Impact of e-Prescribing on Pharmacy Practice

  Prescribing practices in Canada are changing, and according to a new survey, those switching to e-prescribing value the ability to reduce fraud and improve patient safety.
• Infoway.ca / e-Prescribing

  e-Prescribing: Finding Balance Between In-Person and Virtual Care

  More than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, physicians like myself have gained experience providing virtual care to their patients. With the lifting of social distancing protocols also allowing for more in-person appointments where needed, an...
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  Canadians’ Perceptions of e-Prescribing

  We live in an age where technology enables people to instantly communicate with one another. So, it may come as a surprise to some that many prescriptions are still handwritten or printed and sent to pharmacies using a fax machine. In fact, a 2021...
• Infoway.ca / Digital Health

  e-Prescribing: Safety. Quality. Both.

  I’m looking forward to e-prescribing for the convenience and efficiency, but also for the potential enhancements in quality and safety.
• PrescribeIT

  Canadians’ Perceptions of e-Prescribing

  Did you know 82% of Canadians would like to have a prescription sent electronically to their pharmacy by their physician? Every year, Canada Health Infoway conducts a survey of Canadians to find out about their perceptions of digital health, including...

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