[Revised April 1998]
The user can specify any number of patient instruction 'sig' codes.
Setting up a new Sig
Normally these are set up 'on the fly' during dispensing. When a sig fails to translate;
1. Select Edit then 'Patient Instruction code' (or the shortcut of <ctrl> + <I> from within dispensing) and define it for future use.
2. Sigs are case sensitive. 'A' is distinguished from 'a' so that 'A = C&A Warning 'A'' will not appear when "Dab a little..." is entered. There is an 'Upper/lower case' option box to specify which will be recognised.
3. Initial or Following is specified so that translations for the Initial word of an instructions can be different from translation of following words, to ensure correct grammar and translation. Eg, "a = Apply" is often defined as an Initial sig and this will not cause problems with "Dab a little.." since "a" here is a following instruction. Enter a sig both ways if it may correctly appear as either the initial or following word.
4. "Not To Be Taken" NTBT, can be attached to a sig so that its use will automatically bring up 'Not to be taken'. Eg, 'a = Apply' is almost always used for topical application so can usefully have NTBT attached. In the few cases where it is not wanted, as in "Apply a lttle to the mouth ulcer" type in "Apply" in full.
5. Frequency/Period. The pricing office needs these for audit, and they are provided automatically by SmartClaim if they are known to the system. When creating a New sig, or Modifying an existing one, always enter the maximum number of doses in 24 hours as 'Frequency' and always select 'Daily' for the 'period'. Other periods should not be used for SmartClaim.
Eg, - 'tds' implies a Frequency of 3 times in 24 hours ('Daily' period).
- 'qqh' implies a frequency of 6 times in 24 hours.
- 'prn' does not imply any particular frequency, so leave blank.
- '2c' = 'Take TWO capsules' does not imply a frequency, so leave blank (it does imply a dose, but RxOne will take care of that itself).
To modify (Edit) an existing 'Sig'
RxOne comes with all common sigs pre-defined. These should not be removed as relievers will expect to find them there.
- From the Main Menu, Edit then Patient Instruction codes.
- Highlight the sig to edit, and select Modify.
- Edit as required. If claiming on SmartClaim, see instructions above for 'Frequency/Period'.
Notes
1. Scripts are normally dispensed in lower case, and RxOne will capitalise when required. If sigs do not translate, use of 'caps lock' may be the reason.
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