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Why is it important for a prescription to contain a doctors signature?
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∙ 12y ago
So the person filling the prescription doesn't think the person taking it is using for/as a drug..... :)
hope this helps you.... :)
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∙ 12y ago
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Can a nurse initial a Doctors signature for him?
No. He/She cannot initial
Why is it important to follow the doctors prescription in preparing medicines that need to be diluted?
If you don't follow the prescription when preparing medicines that need dilution then the patient may either receive not enough medicine and it does no good. Or the patient receives an overdose.
What is a prescription?
A prescription is a doctor-recommended drug. You can only get this over the counter in pharmacies. This is to prevent people who take drugs for the adrenaline rush and not to improve their bodies.
Do eye doctors think non prescription contacts damage your eyes?
It all depends on the type of contacts and prescription of your eyes.
How do you find doctors who write prescription's?
Any licensed doctor is able to write a prescription if he or she feels it necessary to prescribe a drug to a patient. Most doctors require a visit and prescribe according to professional guidelines.
What does the medical abbreviation sig mean?
Sig is short for signa. Signa is the name for the directions on a prescription for taking a medication.WHEN A DOCTOR WRITES OUT A prescription, there are a certain number of things that have to appear on a prescription for it to be valid: NAME OF PATIENT, TYPE OF MEDICATION, DOSE OF MEDICATION, ROUTE OF MEDICATION, DURATION OF TREATMENT or QUANTITY OF MEDICATION and the DOCTORS SIGNATURE, AND DATE. SOME DOCTORS use the term "SIG." WHICH MEANS "these are my directions" (for use of the medication.) For instance: the prescription may read: "Xanax .25mg. tabs." "sig: 1 tab TID (three times a day) PO (by mouth) for 30 days. Disp. (dispense) #90" Sig. is what directions the doctor wants the pharmacist to write on the label. Not ALL doctors use "sig."
What is the rule of a pharmacist in a medical shop?
Dispense medicine according to doctors prescription
Do you need doctor discrepsion for sodium acetate?
Yes you need a doctors prescription
Does a doctors standing order require an original signature in order to carry it out?
yes
Why do doctors put MD after their signature?
MD stands for Medical Doctor. doctors want people to now what type of doctor they are and what "level".
Can you buy a prescription in another country if you have a prescription from your doctor?
Yes you can however some doctors from certain countries license are not valid in all countries.
How is M.D. used for doctors signatures?
The M.D. is used for doctors signature because of the risk attached to their medication. This is done to ensure professionalism and accountability.
