To access patient data, do one of the following:
Click the Patients button on the main toolbar.
Select Tables > Patients > Patients on the menu bar.
The Patient Search window is displayed.
It was a busy morning, and someone left this message: TT called and needs an appointment. Unfortunately, the person who took the message cannot remember the full name of the patient.
To find out how many patients have both a first name and last name that begins with the letter T:
Click the Patients button.
In the Last, First field, type T, T.
Click Find. A list of all patients whose last and first names start with T is displayed.
After you have made a list of patients to call, click Cancel.
A patient comes in for an appointment. She indicates that she has a new address, but the same telephone number. Change the patient record appropriately.
To edit a patient’s record:
Click the Patients button.
Enter the patient’s last name and first name, and click Find.
Click Edit.
Type the new address in the Address field.
Click Ok. An Address Change window is displayed, asking if you want to change all corresponding addresses.
If only this patient is moving, click No; if every patient in the household is moving, click Yes.
A patient tells you that she is allergic to penicillin. How do you add that to her record?
To add an allergy:
Find the patient and open the Patient window.
Click EMR Summary.
In the Allergy row, click the plus sign.
Select or type Allergic to penicillin and click Save.