In electronic medical records, there is a database (like the Physician's Desk Reference) that allows you to choose the medication from the database which is updated yearly. This allows for both the brand name and generic drug to be linked and assures correct spelling of medications. Hand entering medications from the health history is an area where mistakes can be made that could affect patient care. The PDR database can be set up in the same manner as the CDT codes. Removes margin for error with the amount of medications that are in our world
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