Scheduling Appointments > Using the Tickler

Placing Treatment Plan Appointments in the Tickler File

You can place treatment plan procedures or groups in the Tickler or Short Call Tickler to enable you to schedule the appointments later. For more information, see Treatment Planning.

To place a treatment group or procedure in the Tickler:

1. Select an option:

2. In the Patient List window:In the Patient List window:Select a patient and select Treatment Plan from the Options menu or the Options section of the Express bar.

3. In the Patient window:In the Patient window:Select Treatment Plan from the Options menu or the Options section of the Express bar.

4. In the patient Transactions window:In the patient Transactions window:Select Treatment Plan from the Options menu or the Options section of the Express bar.

5. In the InOffice window:In the InOffice window:Select a patient and select Treatment Plan from the Options menu or the Options section of the Express bar.

The Treatment Plan List window is displayed.

2. Select a procedure to place in the Tickler, and select Schedule Appointment from the Options section of the Express bar or the Options menu. The Treatment Plan Scheduling window is displayed.

3. Click OK.

4. Select Tickler from the Options section of the Express bar or the top of the window. A submenu is displayed.

5. Select an option:

6. To place the treatment group in the Tickler:To place the treatment group in the Tickler:Select Place In Tickler. A message that informs you that the information is placed in the Tickler is displayed. Click OK.

7. If the patient is willing to take an appointment on short notice:If the patient is willing to take an appointment on short notice:Select Place in Short Call Tickler. A message that informs you the information is placed in the Shortcall Tickler is displayed. Click OK.

The Treatment Plan Scheduling window is displayed. Planned Treatment is displayed in the Tickler Reason field in the Treatment Entry window.

6. Click Close twice.