Since the beginning of this year, we have been experiencing a major change in healthcare: the classic pink paper prescription is a thing of the past. As a result of digitalization, doctors only issue medications as electronic prescriptions, or e-prescriptions for short. This development is an important step towards more efficient and modern healthcare.

The age of e-prescriptions is beginning, paper prescriptions are a thing of the past

The switch from paper prescriptions to e-prescriptions brings with it a number of innovations. On the one hand, e-prescriptions can be conveniently received on the smartphone using the specially developed e-prescription app.

This app is available for iOS and Android and allows you to receive e-prescriptions directly from the doctor.

In order to use the app, a one-time registration is required. This is done using the NFC-enabled health card and a personal PIN code provided by the health insurance company.

There are alternative options for people without a smartphone: E-prescriptions can also be redeemed at the pharmacy using the health card or in the form of a printed QR code. This flexibility ensures that no one is excluded from digital change.

More than a recipe: The functions of the e-prescription app

However, the e-prescription app offers more than just the ability to receive and redeem prescriptions. It also contains useful information and functions about your medications. For example, dosage instructions can be accessed directly in the app or follow-up prescriptions can be requested without having to visit the doctor again. These additional functions make the app a valuable companion in everyday life and are a clear advantage over paper prescriptions.

Questions and answers:

Question 1: What happens to people who don't own a smartphone?
Answer 1: These people have the option of redeeming e-prescriptions via their health card or as a printed QR code at the pharmacy.
This ensures that no one is excluded from digital change.

Question 2: Is the e-prescription app complicated to use?
Answer 2: The e-prescription app is designed to be user-friendly and was intensively tested before its market launch. Registration is easy using the NFC-enabled health card and a PIN. There is also help and instructions both in the app and online.

Question 3: How secure is my data when using the e-prescription app?
Answer 3: The security of patient data is a top priority. The app uses state-of-the-art encryption technologies and meets high data protection standards to ensure the security and confidentiality of health data.

Question 4: What happens if I lose my smartphone?
Answer 4: If the smartphone is lost, the e-prescriptions and personal data are protected by the app's security mechanisms. It is important to report the loss of the device as quickly as possible and change the access data to prevent misuse.

Question 5: Can e-prescriptions also be issued for over-the-counter medicines?
Answer 5: Currently, e-prescriptions are primarily intended for prescription drugs. The possibility of using them for over-the-counter medicines could be examined in the future, but is not yet possible.

Conclusion

The introduction of the e-prescription is an important step in the digitalization of the healthcare system. Not only does it simplify prescribing and taking medications, it also offers additional functions that make health management easier.

Switching from paper prescriptions to e-prescriptions may be challenging at first, but the benefits it brings are a win for everyone involved.

Source: Netzwelt

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