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  • 2021 at a Glance: PrescribeIT

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    For the PrescribeIT® team, 2021 was a year of rewarding partnerships, ongoing engagements and improvements, and the expansion of our service to more Canadians than ever.

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  • A Little Inconvenience is a Small Price to Pay for Safer, more Convenient Care

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    When it comes to e-prescribing, the little inconveniences that we must all go through are worth it, because in the end they mean safer, and yes, more convenient, patient care. Learn more about the steps PrescribeIT takes to prioritize patient safety and...

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  • Blog post : How do I…Ensure Vacation Coverage with PrescribeIT?

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    In this occasional blog series, we’ll explore some of PrescribeIT’s features and functionalities in-depth. This installment explores your questions about PrescribeIT® and vacation coverage.

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  • Blog Post: “Axe the Fax” – Pharmacist Discusses Efficiency and Reliability with PrescribeIT

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    We recently spoke with pharmacist Abhay Patel to learn more about his experience using PrescribeIT® in his community pharmacies. Read our latest blog post to find out how PrescribeIT® has integrated into his practices — and the...

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  • Blog Post: #WeAnswerTheCall: National Nursing Week 2021

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    National Nursing Week occurs every year during the week of May 12. It celebrates the nursing profession and recognizes the dedication and contributions of nurses across Canada. This year’s theme is #WeAnswerTheCall, recognizing the many roles that...

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  • Blog Post: 14% of Canadians Have Lost or Damaged a Prescription — and This Comes at a Cost

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    14 per cent of Canadians have lost or damaged a prescription. Of those, 17 per cent (700,000 Canadians) decided to not fill their prescriptions as a result, which can lead to adverse patient outcomes and increased health system costs.

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  • Blog Post: 2020 at a Glance: PrescribeIT

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    2020 was a year of immense challenge, innovation and resilience. From new partnerships with major vendors like Rexall and Shoppers Drug Mart, to supporting the adoption of virtual care, to new educational initiatives, the importance of PrescribeIT’s...

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  • Blog Post: A Front Line Look at Virtual Care

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    Read this blog post by Dr. Rashaad Bhyat for a front line look at the implementation of virtual care. With the health system facing unprecedented challenges brought about by COVID-19, it isn’t business as usual — but Canadians are finding that it is...

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  • Blog Post: A Front Line Look at Virtual Care: Part Two

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    Read this blog post by Dr. Rashaad Bhyat for a front line look at the implementation of virtual care. Learn more about the tools and processes being adopted in primary care, and see how a virtual care appointment might unfold.

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  • Blog post: Advanced Users of EMRs Achieve Greater Efficiencies

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    Use of EMRs by primary care physicians across Canada has grown over the past decade. Learn how moving beyond just the basic EMR functionalities can help physicians increase efficiency in their practice and provide more efficient care to patients.

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  • Blog Post: Ask a Peer with PrescribeIT

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    With Ask a Peer, we’re connecting you with health care professionals who have already begun their e-prescribing journey. Recently, we welcomed pharmacist Andy Donald and family physician Dr. Daniel Pepe to the Digital Health InfoCast to address some of...

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  • Blog Post: Better Communication through e-Prescribing

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    Effective communication is vital in health care, especially since siloed services and a fragmented system can make it difficult to provide efficient care. e-Prescribing is one solution that can help. Read our blog post to learn more about how...

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  • Blog Post: Click here to Accept – but what are we Unknowingly Giving Away?

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    Without realizing it, you may be voluntarily giving away your personal information, including sensitive health data, by using certain apps or services. Read the latest blog post from Infoway CTO Mario Voltolina to learn about the risks of openly sharing...

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  • Blog post: Closing the Circle of Patient Care

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    By embracing digital health tools, such as PrescribeIT®, clinicians can close the circle of care and improve communication between health care providers, patients and the community.

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  • Blog post: Connecting Clinicians through e-Prescribing

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    Dr. Jeffrey Steed was looking for more efficient ways to get prescriptions to pharmacies. In his fast-paced clinic, communicating through telephones and faxes took time from busy days and posed an inconvenience for his patients. In our latest post, read...

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  • Blog Post: e-Prescribing Can Provide Some Much-needed Peace of Mind

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    Sometimes when life gets in the way, it can be difficult to find the time to get a prescription filled. e-Prescribing can add a little bit of much-needed convenience and peace of mind to our lives.

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  • Blog Post: e-Prescribing Improves Patient Safety Over Emailed and Auto-faxed Prescriptions

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    While on the surface, emailed and auto-faxed prescriptions may look the same as e-prescribing, there's a big difference between them when it comes to patient safety.

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  • Blog Post: e-Prescribing Saves Patients Time and Protects Their Health

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    When you’re feeling unwell, the last thing you want is to venture out on multiple errands. As we continue to stay home and implement physical distancing measures, I’m reminded of a story a patient recently related to me. Read more to learn how...

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  • Blog Post: e-Prescribing: Safety. Quality. Both.

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    e-Prescribing not only offers convenience and efficiency, but also a potential for enhancements in quality and safety by eliminating some of the ambiguity in prescribing practices.

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  • Blog Post: Early Adoption of PrescribeIT Sets Lethbridge Doctors up for Success During COVID-19

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    In 2018, Lethbridge became the first community in Alberta to use PrescribeIT, Canada’s e-prescribing service. The world has changed drastically since then, with the COVID-19 pandemic leading clinicians and patients to embrace digital tools and services....

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