Using the Patient Chart

Patient Chart -- Terminology and Concepts

Familiarize yourself with the following terms and concepts you encounter when using the patient chart:

• Patient Information

  Enables you to view and edit a patient's demographic information and enter additional patient data.

• Snapshot

  An additional module that enables you to attach a photo of a patient or responsible party to the patient chart.

• Charting

  An additional module that enables you to automate treatment information by showing an overview of a patient's treatment history. Using the charting module, you can enter or edit a part of today's treatment information, display treatment history, and print reports containing treatment information from inside the patient chart.

• Patient Tracking

  Enables you to view logged records of appointments, posted letters, and procedures performed for a patient. If you are using the Document Storage feature, you can also keep electronic copies of your patient-related correspondence, as well as scan in copies of letters, insurance cards, and so on.

Related Topics

Using the Patient Chart

Adding a Patient

Using the OrthoTrac Patient Lookup Window

Using the Patient Chart Buttons

Using the Patient Information Window

Using the Snapshot Module

Automatically Importing Snapshots from the CS Orthodontic Imaging Software

Using Patient Tracking

Using Database Fields