Discussion:
Understanding Electronic Orders
After reading the chapters on Understanding Electronic Orders and Problem Lists, Results Management and Trending, complete the following in an APA formatted scholarly essay:
* Begin your essay with an introduction explaining the purpose of the essay.
* In no more than three paragraphs, describe the five basic rights of drug administration that must be followed to ensure that the physician administers the drug correctly.
* In no more than two paragraphs, describe the legal and ethical issues surround handling medication errors.
* In no more than one paragraph, discuss the components of SOAP charting for the following scenario (include the list and forms that may be used):
A 35 year old female in her second trimester of pregnancy calls the OBGYN office stating she has acid reflux. She states prior to pregnancy, she used to take Tagamet and wants to ensure that it is still ok to take being pregnant. How can you find this information and what should you do once you locate it?
* Important reminder, do not forget to include a reference page, including all sources cited in your essay. The essay requires a minimum 500 word response.