Emergency Department Access to PharmaNetOverview of ServicePharmaNet is a secure computer network that links community pharmacies and hospitals throughout the province. By allowing B.C. health care providers controlled computer access to their client's medication profiles, PharmaNet can protect British Columbians from potentially dangerous medication interactions and duplications. In addition, it helps to limit prescription fraud and drug abuse. Purpose of ServiceThis service permits authorized individuals in hospital emergency departments, and diagnostic and treatment centres, to access patient medication profiles to assist in determination of patient therapy, in a timely and secure manner. Supporting Documentation and InformationBusiness and technical specifications for development of PharmaNet transactions are available in the Compliance Standards Documentation for PharmaNet documents (volumes 1-6). Some equivalent corresponding transactions for direct access to Client Registry are available through the Health Registry Standard Compliance Document. SupportFor further information or support, please contact the Ministry of Health Helpdesk: |
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