What is external medication in SAP (IS-HMED - Clinical System)?

SAP Term: external medication

• Component: IS-HMED

• Component Name: Clinical System

• Description: The administration of drugs which the patient brought with him to the hospital, or the taking of drugs which the patient takes at home. These are drugs which the patient must take regardless of his hospital stay and which were prescribed, for example, by his family physician.

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• Key Concepts: 
  External medication is a feature of the IS-HMED Clinical System in SAP. It allows healthcare providers to manage and track medications that are prescribed to patients from outside sources, such as pharmacies or other healthcare providers. This feature helps to ensure that all medications prescribed to a patient are tracked and accounted for, and that the patient is taking the correct medications. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use the external medication feature, healthcare providers must first enter the patient's information into the system. This includes their name, address, and any other relevant information. Once this is done, the provider can then enter the details of the medication prescribed from an outside source. This includes the name of the medication, dosage, and any other relevant information. Once this is done, the system will track and monitor the patient's medication usage. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering a patient's information into the system, it is important to make sure that all of their details are accurate. This will help ensure that all medications prescribed to them are tracked correctly. Additionally, it is important to make sure that all medications prescribed from outside sources are entered into the system in a timely manner. This will help ensure that all medications are tracked and monitored properly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The IS-HMED Clinical System also includes features such as drug interaction checking and drug allergy checking. These features help healthcare providers ensure that patients are taking medications safely and correctly. Additionally, there are also features such as drug formulary checking which helps healthcare providers determine which medications are covered by insurance plans.