Is there a particular reason that OpenEMR still uses the Clickoptions text file for medications on a patient’s record? I think a much better solution for this would be to use the same RxList class (used in Prescriptions) to allow the user to search for the drug. A flat-file system like the clickoptions.txt file isn’t scalable or very efficient. Depending on the details, I may be able to take this on as well.
Just wondering if there was a particular reason, if anyone is addressing this, or if I’m missing something else. Thanks!
No reason other than it’s been very low on the list of things to do. One thing to keep in mind is that Offline (no internet) users need access to a common meds list as well. It should at least be in list_options, but maybe now it could come from RxNorm assuming that data has descriptions …
Offline users don’t have the ability to search through prescription drugs. Wouldn’t searching a common meds list for the patient record fall in the same category? Perhaps a common meds list could be kept in list_options, with the additional ability to search for internet users via Rx_List?