Clinical Updates
Upgrade to the latest version of Clinical & Pracsoft
Take advantage of the latest features in MedicalDirector Clinical & Pracsoft 4.2
- Scan barcodes on vaccine vials to auto-populate batch numbers and serial numbers in Clinical
- Updated MedicalDirector Password security policies for improved security of patient data
- When transmitting an electronic paperless prescription, the transfer method and details are now recorded automatically to Progress Notes
- Two new appointment types have been added to the default appointment type list to support the Covid-19 Vaccine rollout; “Covid-19 Vaccine 1” (Ctrl+1) and “Covid-19 Vaccine 2” (Ctrl+2)
- Incentive items will no longer automatically apply to Covid Vaccine billing item numbers
September 2023 Clinical Drug MDref Update
1 September, 2023
The September 2023 MDref drug database and content update for MedicalDirector Clinical is now available and current from 1 September 2023. The update is a fully rebuilt MDref drug database, CMI (Consumer Medicines Information), PI (Product Information) and updated MedicalDirector Clinical content.
We strongly recommend that you update your MDref database every month. Monthly PBS changes, including new items, Streamlined Authority changes and PBS pricing details, are included in the monthly MDref update. Without this data, you are at risk of creating invalid PBS scripts.
Important: This update includes the first tranche of pharmaceutical benefits (250+ items) that are eligible for 60-day supply under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Schedule (PBS) from 1 September 2023. More information is available now on the 60-day prescriptions of PBS medicines | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care website.
Download September 2023 Drug Update (901 MB)
This update also includes the following:
- Updated Pathology List
- Capital Pathology
- Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology
- Several New Templates and Template Updates
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- Referral Form – NWMPHN Mental Health Service (New)
- Diabetes – Together Strong Connected Care (New)
- IVF Australia (New)
- TasIVF (New)
- IVF Australia (New)
- Melbourne IVF (New)
- Queensland Fertility Group (New)
- The Fertility Centre (New)
- Advara HeartCare (Genesis Heart Care VIC) (Updated)
- Asthma Action Plan (Updated)
- Smartcare Diagnostics – Referral form (Updated)
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Prerequisites:
- This MDref update can only be applied to MedicalDirector Clinical 3.12.1 (or above).
- The update is quite a large file, ensure you allocate sufficient time for this update.
October 2023 Clinical Drug MDref Update
1 October, 2023
The October 2023 MDref drug database and content update for MedicalDirector Clinical is now available and current from 1 October 2023. The update is a fully rebuilt MDref drug database, CMI (Consumer Medicines Information), PI (Product Information) and updated MedicalDirector Clinical content.
We strongly recommend that you update your MDref database every month. Monthly PBS changes, including new items, Streamlined Authority changes and PBS pricing details, are included in the monthly MDref update. Without this data, you are at risk of creating invalid PBS scripts.
Download October 2023 Drug Update (908 MB)
This update also includes the following:
- Updated Pathology List
- Capital Pathology
- Melbourne Pathology
- Clinipath Pathology
- Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology
- Several New Templates and Template Updates
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- Victoria Care Coordination (New)
- Queensland Gastroenterology (Updated)
- NIPT Generation – Abbott Pathology (Updated)
- NIPT Generation – Dorevitch Pathology (Updated)
- NIPT Generation – Laverty Pathology (Updated)
- NIPT Generation – QML Pathology (Updated)
- NIPT Generation – TML Pathology (Updated)
- NIPT Generation – Western Diagnostic Pathology (Updated)
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- Updated several AIR vaccine names in line with Services Australia – AIR vaccine code formats
Prerequisites:
- This MDref update can only be applied to MedicalDirector Clinical 3.12.1 (or above).
- The update is quite a large file, ensure you allocate sufficient time for this update.
Enabling ePrescribing in Clinical
Step 1: Initial Setup
The Practice
Each practice must have an HPI-O (Healthcare Provider Identifier – Organisation) number, which must be entered in the associated field on the Practice tab in Clinical under the Tools menu.
The practice also requires that eRx Script Exchange is setup on the practice network.
Practitioner
Each registered practitioner must have an HPI-I (Healthcare Provider Identifier – Individual) number, which must be entered in the associated field within the Practitioner’s details.
Step 2: Software upgrade
Government recommendations for ePrescribers
Communication with your local pharmacies is critical – this will ensure everyone is ready to write and dispense an electronic prescription (noting some pharmacies may require more time and resources to get their dispensing workflow ready). Patients may experience a delay in accessing their medicines including having to return to general practice for a paper prescription if this step is not undertaken.
It is recommended that you confirm that pharmacies in your local area are ePrescribing-enabled, and communicate this to patients when using this form of prescription.
Free on-demand webinar
For a full demonstration of the electronic prescribing process in MedicalDirector Clinical, a webinar recording is now available to watch on-demand.
Support Docs
- ePrescribing Configuration
- ePrescribing and eRx
- ePrescribing Workflow
- More prescribing guides
- ePrescribing FAQ
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MedicalDirector Insights 1.8.18 Update
MedicalDirector Insights 1.8.18 is now available for your practice to meet the latest Department of Health requirements for PIP-QI, nKPI and OSR reporting for the July 2023 reporting period.
What do I need to do?
- Download and run the .exe file, then follow the instructions as prompted for installation.
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Once the new MedicalDirector Insights 1.8.18 version has been installed, you will need to generate a new Ad-hoc collection before you run your nKPI reports.
- Navigate to Reporting, and then click nKPI’s. Please review the output of the report and record any unexpected results.
- Submit your nKPI report to the Health Data portal.
- Log into the health data portal
- Locate your new nKPI submission and review the results.