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Lexi-Comp recently introduced its Patient Care
Module, a component of Lexi-Comp ONLINE, that allows users to access and print
customized medication leaflets with concise information on diagnosis,
procedures, and medications.
The module combines the company's patient
advisory leaflets (Lexi-PALS), which cover over 1,700 adult and pediatric
medications, with the new Health-PALS patient education tools. Health-PALS
provide patients with take-home information pertinent to their diagnosis and
includes information on more than 900 diseases, conditions, and procedures.
"Traditionally, Lexi-PALS have only included
drug information," noted Steven Kerscher, president and COO, Lexi-Comp, Inc.
"By expanding into conditions and procedures with Health-PALS, we are giving
caregivers one access point to customize important information for patients.
If patients have something to refer back to after their hospital stay, they
are more likely to follow all of their instructions--ultimately improving
chances for a better outcome."
Via the Patient Care Module, users can print
a take-home packet by conducting a search by drug name, condition, or
procedure. A list of relevant PALS for each category will appear. Users can
then select the number of copies, language, and font preference. The packet
can be customized with the hospital logo and contact information, patient's
name, and signature line. Lexi-PAL materials are evidence-based and have
undergone a review process to ensure accuracy and efficacy to patients.
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