Electronic record access

Orion Health has expanded the Northern Ireland Electronic Care Record (NIECR) to include community optometrists.

Optometrists will be able to access relevant aspects of a patient’s electronic care record, including any medications they have been prescribed.

The company said the enhanced access brought a joined-up approach to eye care in Northern Ireland.
Optometrists now have sight of the underlying health issues a patient may have, such as diabetes, which could have a direct impact on their eye care.

Nick Willox, sales director for Orion Health, said: ‘This expansion to include optometrists takes the NIECR further into the community and demonstrates what can be achieved when a project team thinks outside the box.’