fixed bug in saving fields with data type 23, and a couple of minor cosmetic improvements
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4 <CENTER><h3>PATIENT ENCOUNTERS </h3></center>
5 <h4>Entering a new encounter from the appointment scheduler</h4>
6 From the main screen, patient appointments are listed in boxes. Each scheduled appointment has a button that looks like an arrow that is pointing downward. <br>
7 Clicking that button will take you to the new patient encounter form, where the patient's reason for being seen can be entered in the input box.<br>
8 Once that is typed, click to save. <P>
9 <I>Please click on the following thumbnails for more detailed pictures.</i><P>
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15 <h4>Entering a new encounter from the patient's summary screen</h4>
16 Click on encounter located at the top of the page. <br>
17 Click on new patient encounter and type the patient's reason for being seen in the input box. <br>
18 Once that is typed, click save.<P>
19 <I>Please click on the following thumbnail for a more detailed picture.</I><P>
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22 <h4>Entering vital signs</h4>
23 Once the new patient encounter form is finished, click on vital signs from the menu on the right rail.<br>
24 Type in the patient's vital signs in the appropriate input boxes and click save.<P>
25 <I>Please click on the following thumbnail for a more detailed picture.</I><P>
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28 <h4>Entering additional patient notes</h4>
29 For patient phone calls and refills, bring up the patient's summary page.<br>
30 Click on patient notes, located on the right rail, and enter the note in the input box. <br>
31 Click add new note. <br>
32 To view only active or inactive notes, click on your viewing preference under the input box.<P>
33 <a href="AppointmentScheduling.html">Back</a>&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp<a href="Index.html">Index</a>&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp<a href="PatientMedicalData.html">Next</a>
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