tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18943510.post6043698072548763157..comments2023-08-21T02:57:37.362-05:00Comments on Dr. Wes: At Your Beck and CallDrWeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17438019699222125477noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18943510.post-57169101505710729162008-04-20T12:29:00.000-05:002008-04-20T12:29:00.000-05:00substitute "call your doctor", with "showing up in...substitute "call your doctor", with "showing up in the ER", or "directly admitting to the hospital"<BR/><BR/>The patient, because they are the ones taking the medication, should always carry an updated list of all their medications with them at all times. <BR/><BR/>There is not a system in the world that will every be as good as an updated list personally carried by the patient. It is just oneThe Happy Hospitalisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14392872203166584371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18943510.post-81792654946200654652008-04-20T11:47:00.000-05:002008-04-20T11:47:00.000-05:00Unfortunately, the electronic records re meds are ...Unfortunately, the electronic records re meds are imperfect. I happen to be a patient in the 'system' dr. wes is associated with. it's amazing to me to view my electronic records...not all physicians use 'Epic' - and for those who don't, their prescriptions are not reflected in the patient record. Unless the patient is aware of this, relying on the electronic record can be a bit problematic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18943510.post-78541926200258525242008-04-20T10:03:00.000-05:002008-04-20T10:03:00.000-05:00Anony-Yep. I've been there, too; while at dinner ...Anony-<BR/><BR/>Yep. I've been there, too; while at dinner with my wife:<BR/><BR/><I>"What, can't you look at my electronic record and get the list?"</I><BR/><BR/>Involving ourselves in our own care is critical to assuring timely and accurate treatment decisions are made. Knowing which medications we are <I>actually</I> taking is one critical aspect to assuring that proper care is rendered.DrWeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17438019699222125477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18943510.post-78390816915434680872008-04-20T07:50:00.000-05:002008-04-20T07:50:00.000-05:00don't worry, soon patients will expect you to have...don't worry, soon patients will expect you to have emr access 24/7. then they won't need to do those things, they will just blame you for things like emr maintenance and computer crashing and loss of internet access, rather than taking the trouble to have their medication list handy.<BR/>:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com