Speakers:
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Kate Mulvenna, Head of Pharmacy Function PCRS
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Emily Kelly, Superintendent Pharmacist, McCauley’s
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Joined by: Dr. Catriona Bradley, IIOP
Summary:
In this webinar, the topic of using Healthmail in primary care is introduced, and the presenter, shares her positive experience with the platform. She highlights the benefits of quick communication with prescribers and improved legibility of prescriptions. However, she also acknowledges the need for workarounds and managing through cheat sheets due to Healthmail being an interim solution. They emphasise the importance of capturing learnings from Healthmail to incorporate them into the journey towards e-prescribing. The speakers also discuss the challenges and suggestions for improvement raised by participants, such as standardising prescription formats and integrating Healthmail with pharmacy software. Overall, there is a commitment to moving towards e-prescribing and improving the system for the benefit of patients and healthcare practitioners.