What is electronic prescribing?

Electronic prescribing is an alternative to paper prescriptions, providing patients with convenient access to their medicines, and improving safety by reducing the risk of transcription errors.

Electronic prescriptions are not mandatory and patients will have a choice to receive either an electronic or a paper prescription (but not both).

Electronic prescribing provides a secure, fast, and efficient supply of medicines to Australians – in person via their doctor or telehealth consultation – sent directly to the patient’s mobile phone or email. Electronic prescriptions are available nationally as a ‘token’ (via SMS or email) or can be added to an Active Script List (ASL).

To learn more, click HERE to access the Australian Digital Health Agency's resources.

Script Check/Real-time prescription monitoring

Real-time prescription monitoring (RTPM) is a system designed to track and monitor the dispensing of prescription medications in real-time or near real-time. The primary goal of RTPM is to enhance patient safety, prevent prescription drug misuse, and curb the opioid epidemic by providing healthcare professionals with timely information about a patient's prescription history.

Digital maturity

Digital maturity for podiatry clinics involves integrating technology for operational efficiency and enhanced patient care. Understanding current business maturity is crucial, allowing clinics to assess their digital capabilities and identify areas for improvement.

The business digital maturity assessment tool from business.gov.au serves as a resource for small to mid businesses, which includes private podiatry clinics. This tool seeks to empower you to evaluate your clinics digital readiness, fostering transparency among clinic members about strengths and weaknesses.

This tool strives to guide clinics in strategic technology investments, streamlining processes, and improving patient engagement.

Embracing digital maturity is vital for staying competitive and adapting to the evolving healthcare landscape, ultimately delivering optimal podiatric services. Access the tool: Business Digital Maturity Tool.

Understanding Your Patient's Digital Readiness -

Click HERE to start the journey

Digital readiness, in the context of empowering podiatrists, encompasses the patient's ability, motivation, and competence in accessing, using, and feeling comfortable with various technologies.

By being aware of these factors, podiatrists can better tailor their approach to meet each person's unique needs and preferences, ultimately enhancing their engagement and outcomes in the digital healthcare landscape.

This Patient readiness form aims to offer a greater understanding of your patient's current digital health readiness, and knowing that will empower you to make sensitive and sustainable decisions when considering using digital tools within your patient's treatment