Inputting Allergy and Adverse Drug Reaction Records via eHR Viewer

In the previous issue of eHealth News, we reported in brief that an input module would be launched for healthcare providers (HCPs) to add and edit patients’ drug allergy and adverse drug reaction (ADR) records in the Electronic Health Record Sharing System (eHRSS). We are pleased to inform readers that the new function has been rolled out on 23 October 2018. In this issue, we will show you exactly how it works.

The input module enables healthcare professionals (HCProfs), including medical practitioners, registered or enrolled nurses and registered dentists of eHRSS HCPs, to document their patients’ allergy and ADR records to eHRSS via the eHR Viewer. The function aims to enhance medication safety by encouraging HCPs’ sharing of patients’ allergy and ADR records via eHRSS.

All HCPs are given access to the Allergy and ADR input module (except those that are already uploading allergy and ADR records to eHRSS, or those that are technically ready to do so. Access to the module will be granted to eligible HCPs by default. Prior enrollment or set up is not required.

HCProfs who have joined Public-Private Partnership (PPP) programmes of the Hospital Authority and the Department of Health can also access the module via the respective PPP applications.

HCProfs can share patients' allergy & ADR records to eHRSS via the eHR Viewer

Core Features at a Glance

The new module provides the following user-friendly features –

Built-in smart search of allergen and ADR causative agent

Efficient documentation via selection panel

Update and deletion of a particular data entry in the record

Let’s see how simple and easy it is to create a new record!

1.	Login eHR Viewer or PPP programme profile, then click the “View / Add Allergy & ADR” button in the patient panel.


2.	Click either the “+ Allergy” or “+ ADR” button to create a new allergy or ADR record.


3.	Search for the “Allergen” or “ADR Causative Agent” by keyword search.


4.	Input the clinical manifestation by keyword search or by selecting the checkboxes from the quick list provided, and key in additional information as required. Then click “Save” to store the record in eHRSS.

The new record will then be shown on the eHR Viewer immediately for sharing!

Want to know more? A quick guide and a detailed user guide on the new function are now available at the eHRSS portal for HCProf’s easy reference (User Documents - User Guide for Allergy and ADR Input Module).