Data required to identify unwanted, unnecessary, and inappropriate prescriptions
| Category | Data from patient | Data from doctor | Data from medical record | Measure refers to: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unwanted prescription | Before the consultation the patient disagrees with the statement “I want a prescription” for a specified health problem | The doctor records that a prescription was written for the same health problem | – | A specific health problem |
| Unnecessary prescribing | – | The doctor records that a specific prescription that has been written is not strictly indicated | – | A specific prescription |
| Inappropriate prescribing | – | Doctor’s record of all prescriptions written in the consultation | Concurrent prescribing and diagnoses from patient medical record | The patient’s diagnosis and therapy |