Using the Patient Chart > Adding a Patient > Adding Patient Information
The Database Fields function enables you to track patient-related information that is not already tracked by the software, such as an account balance, a hobby, school attended, demographic information, and so on. This information is used by Contact Experts when running reports.
To add new questions to the Database Fields function, see Setting Up Database Fields.
To add patient interests to the patient chart:
Click the Database Fields button. The Database Fields window is displayed.
Select the question type from the drop-down list in the Question field and press Tab. The Answer field becomes active.
Use the drop-down list in the Answer field to select an answer, or select <Add New Option> to enter a new answer. The Add Options window is displayed.
Type an answer in the field and click Next to enter additional answers, or click OK to add the answer and close the window.
Scroll to the bottom of the drop-down list to select the answer you just added and press Tab. The Date field is populated with the current date, and you can select a new question, if needed.
Click OK to close the Database Fields window.