In LinkHMS, the Patients tab allows doctors and nurses to access patient-specific data such as visit records, prescriptions, test analyses, vaccinations, diagnoses, and much more. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up and managing records within the Patient tab, covering all relevant sections visible on the interface.
Summary Section
The Summary section gives an overview of the patient’s recent visits, tests, prescriptions, and diagnoses. Here’s how to navigate this section:
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Recent Visits & Records: Displays a list of the most recent visits, including date, time, visit type (e.g., appointment, analysis), and the doctor’s name. You can click on the record to view full details.
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Recent Samples & Tests: Lists recent lab samples and tests such as blood tests. The type and current status (e.g., To Do) of each test are visible. Click the icon next to the test for more details or to update the status.
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Recent Diagnoses: Displays diagnoses recorded by the doctor along with the date and relevant comments.
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Recent Prescriptions: Shows recent prescriptions written by the doctor, including medication, dosage, frequency, and total quantity prescribed.
Records Section
The Records section contains various categories where different aspects of a patient’s visit and care can be documented. Here are the key categories:
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Vital Signs: This section lets you input vital signs like weight, blood pressure, respiratory rate, temperature, and more. The vital signs can be added for different dates, and any abnormal signs can be flagged.
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Allergies: Lists patient allergies, the type of allergen, and the reaction. You can add, edit, or delete allergy records.
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Diagnoses: Records all diagnoses provided to the patient. You can add new diagnoses and link them to the relevant ICD-11 codes for reference.
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Procedures: In this section, doctors can assign procedures (e.g., surgeries or tests). Each entry shows the procedure name, date, comments, and the doctor who requested it.
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Prescriptions: This section stores all prescribed medications, including the medicine name, dosage, frequency, and route of administration. Doctors can add new prescriptions and track past ones.
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Analyses: Lists all prescribed analyses or lab tests. The type of test (e.g., blood) and its status (e.g., To Do or Failed) are visible. New analyses can be prescribed here.
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Vaccinations: Displays the vaccination history of the patient, with details like vaccine type, dose, and date administered.
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Visits: Lists all scheduled visits, including the doctor’s name, date, and status (e.g., cancelled or completed). You can schedule or update visits here.
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Services: Contains a breakdown of all services provided to the patient. Each entry lists the service name, date, and price charged.
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Invoices: Displays a summary of all invoices associated with the patient. Each entry includes the invoice number, date, practitioner’s name, and the total amount charged. Users can filter invoices by date and navigate through records efficiently.
Interaction with Records
You can interact with each section by:
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Adding New Records: Use the Add Record button available in each subsection (e.g., allergies, procedures, diagnoses) to input new information.
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Viewing Full Information: For each record, there is an option to view the complete details by clicking the corresponding icon or text link.
Additional Functions
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Print Function: For some records, like analyses, the system offers a Print button to generate a printable document for easy sharing.
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Status Tracking: Many records such as tests, appointments, and prescriptions can have statuses like To Do or Cancelled. These statuses help with tracking the progress of each task or request, but can be changed only by Lab Worker.