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Greek E-prescription System Issues

Disruptions in the Greek electronic prescription system for cardiology medications due to a recent update cause concerns among cardiologists.

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HdikaUnion Of Freelance Cardiologists Of GreeceMinistry Of Health

Fotis Patsourakos

What were the key changes introduced in the HDIKA system on November 1st?: The implementation of therapeutic protocols on November 1st required doctors to justify medication choices based on diagnoses, causing significant challenges and system overload.
How did the Ministry of Health and HDIKA respond to the criticism of the system update?: The Ministry of Health and HDIKA deny technical issues, stating that the changes aimed to improve data quality and ensure compliance with existing protocols and guidelines.
What changes in prescription procedures have been implemented in the updated HDIKA system?: The system's new design requires more time to complete prescriptions, as doctors must now match each medication to a specific therapeutic protocol for the patient's condition, unlike the previous system.
What are the main concerns of the Union of Freelance Cardiologists of Greece regarding the system update?: The Union of Freelance Cardiologists of Greece criticized the lack of pilot testing and the timing of the update, which coincided with a period of high prescription volume, resulting in patient medication shortages.
What caused the reported disruptions in the Greek electronic prescription system for cardiology medications?: The recent update to the Greek electronic prescription system (HDIKA) for cardiology medications introduced stricter controls, leading to disruptions and difficulties for doctors.

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