Prevent ‘Doctor Hopping' with Electronic Medical Records
People who doctor hop fuel their own addiction as well as the addiction of others
. They can sell their cheap supply to others who eventually sell to young children who don't see the harm in taking a legal pill. Abuse of prescription medication has become rampant throughout the United States, and doctor hoppers have been at the forefront of this outbreak. With the integration of e-prescribing and electronic medical records, officials are trying to curb this problem. Prescription management software limits the abuse of those who handle the medications while electronic medical records allow for any doctor to view exactly what prescriptions Patient X has had and when they received it. Government officials are now providing incentives for medical practices who utilize these systems, but for now, unfortunately, the time of peace, love, and drugs has evolved into stress, pills, and refills.
Prevent Doctor Hopping' with Electronic Medical Records